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Obituaries week of November 8, 2023
LuAnn Moss McGhee Mrs. LuAnn Moss McGhee, age 79, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023. She was born in Antigo, Wis. to the late Harold and Verna Moss. She was a lady of many occupations and interests with her favorites being a homemaker, reader and avid basketball fan. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-five years, Norvie Lee McGhee, Jr.; siblings, Tommy Moss, Donald Moss, Karen Moss…
by Atmore News access_time6 months ago
Obituaries week of November 1, 2023
Darral Ray Walker Mr. Darral Ray Walker, age 65, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023 at his home in Marrero, La.  He was a native of Atmore, Ala. and a resident of Marrero the last twenty-nine years. He was an avid fisherman; enjoyed building and remodeling houses. He was an avid Alabama Football Fan and New Orleans Saints Fan. He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Willard Walker;…
by Atmore News access_time6 months ago
Auditions, show dates set for RAG’s ‘Polar Express’
Special to Atmore News Auditions and performance dates for Railway Arts Guild’s annual free-to-attend production of “The Polar Express” have been scheduled.Auditions for the show will be held November 5, 2 p.m., at Atmore City Hall.Parts are available for all ages, with a special focus on parts for children aged 6-18. Parts range in demand from feature roles with solos to non-speaking roles, so all levels of skill and experience…
by Atmore News access_time6 months ago
Rear-end collision
One driver was injured in a two-vehicle collision that occurred around 11 a.m., October 18, near North Main Street’s junction with Avenue A. According to Atmore Police Department reports, the driver of a Nissan Titan — Shedrick Fountain, 48, of Atmore — was stopped in the roadway, waiting for a vehicle in front of him to turn, when a Ford Flex driven by 83-year-old Robert Simmons, also of Atmore, plowed…
by Atmore News access_time6 months ago
Sole School partnership
Local and district officials of Hibbett Sports presented the Escambia County High basketball team with a check for $3,250 on Tuesday, October 24. They also presented each team member and cheerleader with a $125 gift card and a leather tote bag during a Sole School ceremony in the ECHS auditorium. Shown with the players and cheerleaders are, at left, Cheer Coach Vernametres McCracklin and Hibbett’s Lee Gordon; Jacquelyn Dunlap (at…
by Atmore News access_time6 months ago