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Gamma Omega works, learns
Hilda Brantley displays her grandfather’s pocket notebook – one of her inspirations By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News Gamma Omega chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International met February 2, in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church.Chapter president Nancy Karrick presided. Evelyn Bilbo presented the devotion.The main item of business was the upcoming eyeglasses drive in the Atmore schools the week of Valentine’s Day. Members picked up the…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Obituaries, week of February 8, 2023
Wilbur L. Walton, Jr. Mr. Wilbur L. Walton, Jr., age 81, of Dothan, Ala., passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023 after an extended illness. He was born to the late Dr. and Mrs. Wilbur L. Walton. He was a 1959 graduate of Dothan High School. He attended the University of Alabama and a member Sigma Nu Fraternity. He later became the lead vocalist in the band “The James Gang.” Their…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Who’s News?
By Atmore News Staff Big dayWednesday will be a big day for Escambia County High School, as more than a half-dozen senior football players are expected to formally accept scholarships or partial scholarships, grants-in-aid and other offers made by an array of colleges, universities and prep schools from around the country. Recruiters and head coaches — many from Division I schools — have visited Atmore in the past month or…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Handy to speak at Rosa Parks Breakfast
Handy Special to Atmore News The Annual Rosa Parks Prayer Breakfast is set for Saturday, February 4, 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 speaker is the Rev. Cromwell A. Handy, the past pastor of Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church (2013-2022) and is the president of the Dexter Avenue…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
State’s unemployment rate increased only marginally in 2022
Special to Atmore News Gov. Kay Ivey announced recently that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted December unemployment rate is 2.8 percent, up slightly from November’s 2.7 percent rate, and significantly lower than the 3.1 percent recorded in December 2021.December 2022’s rate represents 63,412 unemployed persons, compared to 63,004 in November 2022 and 69,434 in December 2021. The state had 56,418 more employed residents in 2022 than it did the previous year,…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago