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DAR Good Citizens for 2024-25
Martin Robinson Young Special to Atmore News The Fort Mims Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution announces the DAR Good Citizens from three area high schools. The students were selected from the Senior Class of each school based on qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism to an outstanding degree.The DAR Good Citizens for 2024-25 are Ana Chesley Robinson from Escambia Academy, Ariyana Gabrielle Young from…
by Atmore News access_time6 days ago
Candlelight memorial
Despite the inclement weather Tuesday, December 10, dozens of folks attended Johnson Quimby Funeral Home’s Candlelight Memorial Service. For some, this is the first event attended in the holiday season. For all, it’s a time to reflect on those who are no longer with us. Shown, Hazel Rolin lights a candle in memory of her husband of 65 years, Ardis Rolin, who passed away in June.
by Atmore News access_time6 days ago
Obituaries, week of December 18, 2024
Douglas Allen Bowen Bowen Mr. Douglas Allen Bowen, age 65, of Nokomis, Fla. passed away Monday, December 9, 2024 in Pensacola, Fla.  He was born to James and Gloria Jeanette Byrd Bowen. He retired from Stone Container after many years of service. He enjoyed fishing, grilling, football, and NASCAR. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Shanna Bowen. Mr. Bowen is survived by his wife of…
by Atmore News access_time2 weeks ago
Upcoming Christmas events
Band, choir concertThe Escambia County High School Winter Concert will be held Thursday, December 12, 7 p.m., in the ECHS Hodnette Auditorium. Featured will be the ECHS Choir, Escambia County Middle School Concert Band, and the ECHS Wind Ensemble. Admission is free. Suggested donations are $4 for adults, $2 for students.GECA Christmas playThe Greater Escambia Council for the Arts (GECA) production of “An Enchanted Bookshop Christmas,” concludes this week. Show…
by Atmore News access_time2 weeks ago
ALEA reports 21 traffic fatalities during extended holiday period
Special to Atmore News Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) officials reported that state troopers from the agency’s Highway Patrol Division investigated 473 traffic crashes, resulting in 21 fatalities in 17 different counties, over the nine-day Thanksgiving holiday traffic period, which began November 23 and ended December 1.Troopers reported that 19 of those who lost their lives were traveling in vehicles equipped with seat belts, but 10 of the victims were…
by Atmore News access_time2 weeks ago