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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…

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…

Area students interview for SPEC youth tour program

Students selected by their schools to participate in Youth Tour were, from left, front, Imari Lemon, Tevin McClain, Karley Coker, Rae Manac, Sarah Paige Schultz, Caroline Kilgore, Ava Woods, Paisley Brooks, Kahlie Huff, Alexia Olson, Janyia Stallworth; back, Jamarcus Lowe, Daivon Polite, Addison Green, Ronta Watson, Aidan Haecker, Luke Fore, Jack Lipscomb, Jaylen Nord, Zye Smith, Jackson Millender, Jayce Pugh, Murfee Williams. Special to Atmore News On Thursday, January 16,…

HIPPY enjoys Valentine’s Day

HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) held their Valentine’s Loose Parts Group Meeting recently. They enjoyed stories and games, and they made love bugs, heart families and decorated heart cookies. Shown are, from left, front, Livia Bishop, Jaden Woods, Montavius Williams, Josiah Brown, Alexander McIntyre, Emi Waller, Naomi Roley, Anna Reed; middle, Waylon Boutwell, Willow Faruk, Kyleigh Peaden, Brynn Boone, Darrell Metzler, Emelia Haynie; back, Idell Grubbs, Hattie…

Monroeville Literary Festival scheduled

Special to Atmore News Monroeville, Ala. – The Monroeville Literary Festival is expanding to a three-day format with a series of free events to kick off the weekend on Thursday, Feb. 27. In collaboration with Main Street Monroeville, the Festival is encouraging visitors to come early and explore Monroeville with free guided tours in the afternoon. Everyone is invited to join the fun with a free Meet-the-Artists reception for Main…