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Obituaries, week of May 1, 2024
Clyde Helton Mr. Clyde Helton, age 94, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at his home in Robinsonville after a long illness. He was born in Atmore to Fonnie and Junnie Helton. One of his most treasured memories was having played on the undefeated Atmore Blue Devils football team in 1950. He served in the Army serving in Alaska and upon completion of his service to his country, he…
by Atmore News access_time19 hours ago
Cases dismissed
Judge grants AG’s requests Atmore News Staff When veteran prosecutor Thomas Govan of the Alabama Attorney General’s Office made his initial appearance April 10 in Escambia County Circuit Court as head of the state’s pursuit of charges against four people accused of revealing grand jury secrets, he asked Judge Ben Fuller for 30 days to familiarize himself with the cases.Govan, who is chief of the AG’s Criminal Trials Division, apparently…
by Atmore News access_time3 days ago
Gideons, Karrick attend Lions state convention
Bub Gideons presides over the convention By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News Alabama Lions Multiple District 34 held their state convention in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, April 18-21. Those attending from Atmore were Lions Bub Gideons and Nancy Karrick.Atmore should be proud because Lion Bub Gideons was the Council Chair and presided over the whole convention. To non-Lions, Council Chair translates to President. Gideons has represented Atmore in high-level positions for…
by Atmore News access_time3 days ago
Karrick receives special award
Atmore Lions Club member Nancy Karrick received a special award at the Alabama Lions Multi District 34 Statewide Convention held April 18-21 in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Karrick received the Helen Keller Legacy Award in recognition of her continued dedication and commitment in the fight against blindness. Lion Karrick’s name will be displayed on the wall at Callahan Eye Hospital in Birmingham. The award was presented by Past District Governor Barry…
by Atmore News access_time3 days ago
GECA play opens Thursday
The cast of ‘The Red Velvet Cake War’ Special to Atmore News The Greater Escambia County Council for the Arts (GECA) opens a new show this week – “The Red Velvet Cake War” opens Thursday, April 25, and runs for two weekends. Shows will be at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 25, through Saturday, April 27, and at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 28, and at the same times and days the…
by Atmore News access_time3 days ago