Year: 2024

Atmore News

Geer hired as PCI CFO
Geer Special to Atmore News The Poarch Band of Creek Indians announces Suresh Geer as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Geer brings extensive tribal finance experience, including 21 years of previous work with the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s finance team, the last seven of which he served as CFO. He has also promoted the success of other tribal government businesses and gaming operations throughout his consulting services.“The Poarch Band…
by Atmore News access_time7 months ago
Felony arrests
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer D. Williams E. Williams Two Atmore brothers were arrested last Friday, May 3, after Atmore police and Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force agents executed a search warrant on the East Church Street residence they share.According to police reports, the search yielded more than six pounds of marijuana, 65 grams of synthetic marijuana (Spice) and unspecified quantities of Ecstasy and crack cocaine. Lawmen also seized a…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 months ago
FBC preschoolers become published authors
The young authors pose with copies of their first published work. Shown are, from left, sitting, Finn Barbaree, Jack Shirley, Bailey Grace Sirmon, Kasen Wilson, Bennett Malone; standing, Achilles Carrisal, Charleigh Grant, Harleigh Daniel, Israel Hammond, Kamren Reid, Sophia Givens. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer While First Baptist Church (FBC) preschoolers were being recognized last week for their fundraising effort on behalf of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, those in…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 months ago
Pint-size pedalers raise $4.7K
First Baptist Church (FBC) Preschool students were treated to a pizza party last week after the youngsters — some of whom pedaled trikes or bikes, along with some who pushed and coasted on scooters, and some who were pulled in wagons — raised $4,751.42 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during their April 12 Trike-A-Thon. Prior to the party, the top four fundraisers were presented with gifts, including two gifts…
by Atmore News access_time7 months ago
Special guest at Lions Club
Todd Dennison, left, and Bub Gideons Renee Hardy, left, and Todd Dennison Special to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met Wednesday, May 1, in the Atmore Community Hospital Mayson Auditorium.Special guest was Todd Dennison, District Governor Elect of Alabama Lions Multi District 34-C, who discussed updates and insights into the upcoming year of service.Alabama Council Chair Bub Gideons hosted the meeting.Dennison presented a Club Excellence recognition to Atmore Lions…
by Atmore News access_time7 months ago