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‘Voice’ star Kirk Jay inspires JUB students
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer Kirk Jay, a rising country music artist who gained notoriety as a contestant on “The Voice,” visited J.U. Blacksher School in Uriah last week to inspire and motivate students. The Bay Minette native finished third during season 15 of the hit television program. Jay floored judges with his voice, technique and love for country music. Country superstar Blake Shelton took Jay under his wing…
Canoe Study Club honors Sarah Hall
By PHYLLIS SHIPP Special to Atmore News Members of the Canoe Study Club were invited to the home of Mrs. Becky McDonald on Tuesday, April 16, for the club’s End of the Year luncheon. Mrs. McDonald’s home was beautifully decorated for the Easter season. Each member prepared a dish for the occasion. Everyone enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and festive drinks while visiting prior to lunch. Mrs. McDonald, Club President, chose the…
3 seats open on PCI Tribal Council
News Staff Report Three incumbents and nine challengers will be on the Poarch Creek Tribal Council ballot with the election set for Saturday, June 1. Voting will take place at the Pickrell House (on Pow Wow grounds), from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The three offices on the ballot are as follows: Tribal Secretary – incumbent Charlotte Meckel; challenger Candace Fayard. Tribal Treasurer – incumbent Eddie L. Tullis; challengers Amy…
Child hurt in crash
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Neither driver was injured, but a baby was transported to a local hospital after a two-vehicle collision that happened Saturday morning on Jack Springs Road. The crash took place around 10:30 a.m., just in front of The Pines II apartment complex, when a 1995 GEO Prism, driven by 28-year-old Mollica Spencer of Atmore, rear-ended a 2004 GMC Sierra driven by Eugene Leslie, 57, of…
GECA auditions set
News Staff Report The next production of the Greater Escambia Council for the Arts is “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Auditions will be held Sunday, May 19, at 2 p.m., at the theater, corner of Trammell and Nashville (Highway 31). Anyone ages 7 to 90 is welcome to audition. A slightly younger performer might be considered if a parent is in the cast. If you plan to audition, come…