Atmore News

Boyle, Walton attend state AERA meeting
The annual Alabama Education Retirees Association was held in Montgomery April 19, with Governor Kay Ivey as the honored guest speaker. Representing Escambia County were Gwen Walton, left, Vice President of the County AERA, and Charlotte Boyle, right, President of the County AERA. They are shown with Robert Davis, past President of Alabama AERA.
Graham addresses Lions Club
Guest speaker Dave Graham By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore NewsThe Atmore Lions Club met on April 20, in the Mayson Auditorium at Atmore Community Hospital. Lion Taylor Lee, president, presided. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, Lion Dr. Kevin Garrett gave the invocation.Besides the speaker, visitors were Katrinka Phillips and Lakisha Jones. Following discussion about the state convention which will be held in Atmore April 28-May 1, Lion…
Obituaries, week of April 27, 2022
Geraldine McGhee Ms. Geraldine McGhee, age 73, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at her home in Poarch, Ala. She was a lifelong resident of Poarch. She was a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and Friendly Holiness Church. She enjoyed going to church and the Sail Center to play Bingo. She was an avid Alabama Football Fan. She enjoyed listening to gospel music, reading her bible,…
Lee Street fire
Atmore Fire Department Capt. Chris Hughes, left, directs the action as Firefighter Trent Peebles, right, attacks an April 13 structure fire on Lee Street. Two AFD engines and a command vehicle were dispatched at 6:17 p.m. and arrived two minutes later. A partially filled gas can was found at the scene, but apparently played no role in the blaze, which took about an hour to bring under control. Reports show…
Officers inducted
The Gamma Omega Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met for the final meeting of the year Thursday, April 14. Returning officers and one new officer were inducted, from left, Leslie Sellers, president; Wendy Stafford, first vice president; Mary Beth Lancaster, second vice president, new officer; and Jessica White, secretary. Not pictured is treasurer Leigh Ann Rowland. Also at this meeting, two new members were inducted – Barbara Whatley and Debbi…