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Obituaries, week of February 26, 2025

Margaret Mae Byrd Mrs. Margaret Mae Byrd, age 89, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Monday, February 17, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born, May 21, 1935 in Cheraw, S.C. She later moved to Atmore, where she was an active member of First Baptist Church of Atmore. Going to church was important to her, and she was a faithful member of her community. She was president…

Early exit

Mayor Staff to step down May 31; Pro Tem Lassiter expected to take over Mayor Jim Staff pores over city documents Tuesday morning, February 18. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore Mayor Jim Staff confirmed this week rumors that he has decided to step down as the city’s chief executive officer on May 31, almost five months before his term officially ends.“It’s time,” Staff said in a Tuesday, February 18,…

State champs!

EA boys earn AISA Class A hoops title with 47-42 win over ACA The new state champs are, from left, Ty McCants, Isaac Ratcliff, Christian Burks, B.J. McBride, Bryce Stevens, Coach Larry Nichols, Coach Jerome Webster, Hayden Sheets, Cameron Perkins, Rontae Watson, Traegan James, Braylon Snow. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Rontae Watson scored 11 of his 19 points in the final period, and Bryce Stevens hit two long-distance shots…

Groundbreaking Friday for concession stand, restrooms at ECHS stadium

First grade moves to A.C. Moore Primary School Demolition of the old concession stand. News Staff Report Escambia County education officials announced during last week’s (February 13’s) meeting of the county school board that ground will be broken this Friday, February 21, for the new concession stand and visitors-side restrooms at Escambia County High’s Herbert Barnes Field. Shaun Goolsby, the county school system’s Deputy Director of Operations, said the 10…

Board denies parole for habitual thief

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Kendall A Brewton man, currently serving his fifth prison term on theft or theft-related charges since 1998, was again denied parole during recent hearings by the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles.Shane Kendall, currently housed at Elmore Correctional Facility, has been in and out of the state prison system for the past 25-plus years. He has served less than 5 years of a 12-year sentence…