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Book signing

After postponing her book signing twice, Peggy Weaver was finally able to hold the event Friday, February 9, at United Bank’s main branch. Peggy, seated right, and Renee Wilkins, standing, chat as Peggy signs her book, Stitch by Stitch, a 31-day devotional for women: “Daily Nuggets of Truth to Mend and Heal Us One Stitch at a Time.”

PCI’s first employee retires after 48 years

Glenda Carlton leaves a legacy of dedication and impact Carlton Special to Atmore News Glenda Carlton, the first employee to be hired by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI), is retiring after 48 years of service. Her story is one of simple beginnings and an overwhelming desire to contribute her best talents to the people, community, and Tribe that she loves so much.Hired seven months out of high school,…

Obituaries, week of February 14, 2024

Carole Bondurant Hamilton Mrs. Carole Bondurant Hamilton, age 78, of Atmore, Ala. passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024. A memorial service will be held Sunday, February 18, 2024 at l p.m. at Jubilee Full Gospel Church, 4501 Highway 41, Brewton, Ala.. Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements. Thomas Calvin “TC” Jordan Mr. Thomas Calvin “TC” Jordan, age 85, a native of Flomaton, Ala. and resident of Byrneville, Fla.,…

Honoring a legacy, contributions

The head table, from left, Zickeyous Byrd, Shawn Goolsby, Dr. Michele Collier, Harold Dailey, Rev. Rodtric Robinson, Bea Forniss, Pastor Michael Arnold, Loumeek White Rosa Parks Award presented to Pastor Michael Jackson, right, by Sheila Johnson-Williams Trail Blazer Citizens Award presented to Brian Stallworth, left, by Vasaroy Johnson Certificate of Recognition presented to Voncile Stallworth by Rep. Alan Baker, right. At left is family friend Ray Dees. Flag presented to…

Emergency repairs at high school

The cafeteria’s most dangerous area was cordoned off by sawhorses and yellow tape. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The Escambia County Board of Education, sitting two members short when the decision was made, approved during a February 2 special called meeting an emergency-declaration resolution that will speed up replacement of weather-damaged flooring in the cafeteria at Escambia County High School.The damage was caused by the contraction of floor tiles due…

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