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Obituaries, week of March 20, 2024
Willie Wayne McCurdy Mr. Willie Wayne “Running Bear” McCurdy, age 72, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Atmore, Ala. and a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. He was an avid hunter and loved fishing as well. Riding his tractor and tending to the hunting club and being in the woods was something he loved. Loved watching westerns;…
‘Paint Atmore Yellow’
City proclaims March 30 Vietnam Veterans Day At the council meeting, from left, Jenny Hutto, Mayor Jim Staff with proclamation, Arlene Delafosse, Jackey Odom By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer During the Monday (March 11) Atmore City Council meeting, Mayor Jim Staff issued and read a proclamation designating Saturday, March 30, as Vietnam Veterans Day in the city.That date is one day after the official observance of National Vietnam War Veterans…
Stinson receives state award
Stinson Special to Atmore News Lori Stinson, who serves as Attorney General and Chief Legal Officer for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, was among 25 women honored at This is Alabama’s 11th annual Women Who Shape the State event.The Women Who Shape the State award honors those who exemplify leadership and demonstrate persistence and fearlessness. The 2024 class of Women Who Shape the State hail from all corners of…
BOE’s search for CSFO nearing end
News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education took a major leap Monday night (March 11) in its search for someone to step in and watch over the school system’s finances. BOE members conducted lengthy public interviews of Charles Bass of Deatsville, Ala., and Kristal Waldrop of Brewton, who were two of four individuals who applied to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former Chief Schools Financial…
BOE hears updates on projects
The school lot is completely cleared. The historic marker remains on the right of way. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer During a workshop that immediately preceded a March 7 special called meeting, five members of Escambia County’s school board heard updates on 17 different projects that are in various stages of development. Some have been completed or are nearing completion, one or two are just getting under way, and a…