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RBC presents night of entertainment

Phillips Elvis Brewer You’re invited to attend a live family-friendly show Saturday, February 3, 6:30 p.m., at the Strand Theatre. This night of entertainment is sponsored by Robinsonville Baptist Church.The show will feature Will Phillips who will present comedy, lawyer stories, and even some Elvis.Bringing music to the show will be Curtis Brewer, worship pastor at Thompson Baptist Church in Smithdale, Miss.There is no admission charge. Doors open at 6…

Teachers honored

At the Escambia County Board of Education meeting Thursday, January 18, elementary and secondary teachers of the year were honored for each school. At the end of that presentation, a Teacher of the Year for elementary and secondary were named. Austin Rogers, left, Secondary Teacher of the Year; Brandy Lassiter, right, Elementary Teacher of the Year Elementary teachers of the year, from left, Shirley Prescod – A.C. Moore Pre-K; Amanda…

Obituaries, week of January 24, 2024

Mike H. Parker Parker Mr. Mike H. Parker, age 62, of Atmore, Ala, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 in Mobile, Ala. He was born in Atmore to Roy “Buck” and Mary Evelyn Maughon Parker. He retired from CSX Transportation with over forty-two years of service as a Foreman. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Billy Roy Parker. Mr. Parker is survived by his…

Robinson to speak at Rosa Parks event

Robinson News Staff Report The Annual Rosa Parks Prayer Breakfast is set for Saturday, February 3, 9 a.m., at Greater Mt. Triumph Missionary Baptist Church. The event is always held at no charge and is open to the public (16 and older).This year’s scheduled guest speaker is Pastor Rodtric T. Robinson.Pastor Robinson is a native of Montgomery, who grew up in the Ridgecrest Community. He is the eighth of nine…

ALEA-investigated traffic fatalities decreased again in ’23

Special to Atmore News Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) officials announced that in 2023 the agency recorded its second straight year of decreased fatalities on Alabama’s roadways.Troopers assigned to ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division investigated crashes that resulted in 26 fewer lives lost in 2023 as compared to 2022. That continues a positive trend, as 2022 saw a decline of 19 fatalities as compared to 2021.“I would like to personally thank…