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The fight against childhood cancer

by Bradley Bryne As a father of four, it is difficult to even contemplate a child’s life being cut short due to cancer or another terminal illness. As Danny Thomas, the founder of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, once stated, “no child should die in the dawn of life.” This powerful statement rang true recently when I met the mother of William the Warrior. Just one month ago, three-year-old William…

Perdido MS boys win district track meet

Special to Atmore News Perdido Middle School’s boys track team took first place honors at the district meet recently. Members of the team, coached by Jackson Adams, placed as follows: * 100 meter dash: 1st – Ty Drinkard; 2nd – Christopher Johnson * 1600 meter race: 2nd – Cole Koehrsen * 4×100 meter relay: 1st place team – Coleman Dove, Landen Harville, Christopher Johnson, Cole Koehrsen * 400 meter race: 1st…

Obituaries

Loraine Yvonne Johnson Weinmann Mrs. Loraine Yvonne Johnson Weinmann, age 76, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Monday, April 30, 2018. She was born in Robinsonville, Ala. to the later D.V. and Mamie Hardee Johnson. She was employed by First National Bank of Atmore, retiring after thirty-seven years. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Post 90 for many years. She was a member of Robinsonville…

42nd Law Day held Godwin honored for organizing local observance

By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore attorney Charles Godwin decided in 1977 that local lawyers and court officials needed a reminder of the importance of their career choice, and local high school seniors needed a hands-on look at the role the law plays in American society. More than four decades later, those points are still being driven home each year. May 3, during Escambia County’s 42nd successive Law Day…

Uniting in prayer, Bible reading (with photo gallery)

By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” Ephesians 4:3. That was the theme of this year’s National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 3. Unity abounded at the local event in the Escambia County High School gym, as people of all faiths, all races, all walks of life came together to pray and read the Bible. Pastor…

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