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First vice district governor visits Lions Club
Renee Hardy and Todd Dennison By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met on January 17 in the Mayson Auditorium at Atmore Community Hospital. Club President Lion Renee Hardy called the meeting to order, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, and gave the blessing. Visitors were introduced and allowed to go first in the buffet line for lunch.The speaker for the day was First Vice…
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Hollinger honored as a Woman of Impact
At the ceremony, from left, Charlotte Meckel, Sandy Hollinger, Stephanie Bryan, Justin Stabler Special to Atmore News Poarch Band of Creek Indians Tribal Council Member Sandy Hollinger was honored as a 2024 Woman of Impact, a distinction that recognizes the women in Alabama whose contributions have earned the authority and power to move the needle in their industry. The goal of the award is “to illuminate the personal and professional…
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Obituaries, week of January 31, 2024
Ernest Ray “Ernie” Walker, Jr.  Mr. Ernest Ray “Ernie” Walker, Jr., age 52, of Rabun, Ala. passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 in Mobile, Ala. He was born in Atmore, Ala. to Earnest Ray Walker, Sr. and Patricia Porter Walker. He was a member of Lighthouse Tabernacle Church of God. He was an avid Auburn football fan and served in the Army National Guard. He also was a Correctional Officer, construction…
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PCI hosts Secretary of the Interior
The Tribal Council and Secretary of Interior, from left, Sandy Hollinger, Arthur Mothershed, Robbie McGhee, Keith Martin, Stephanie A. Bryan, Secretary Deb Haaland, Justin Stabler, Amy Gantt, Charlotte Meckel. Special to Atmore News U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland on Monday, January 15, made a historic visit to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians reservation in Atmore. Secretary Haaland is the first Native American to serve as Secretary of…
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SPEC Youth Tour
Youth Tour candidates on interview day Special to Atmore News On Thursday, January 11, 24 local students were chosen to compete for the honor of being a 2024 Southern Pine Electric Co-op Youth Tour representative. Students were chosen by faculty members of their respective schools, based on academic achievements and extracurricular achievements.Students selected by their schools to participate in Youth Tour were Myles Johnson, T.R. Miller High School; Bycelind Jones,…
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