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Bolden News Staff Report Raymond L. “Ray” Bolden, who is best known locally as the long-time president of Atmore’s United Bank, passed away Thursday, November 18, at the age of 90.Mr. Bolden spent his entire career in banking. He served as top executive of the local bank from 1969 until 1992, moving to Atmore with his family in 1970.He was married for 64 years to the former Joyce Mae Busenlehner,…

News Staff Report Boards of education are required by state law to hold an election at the boards’ annual meeting each November to elect a president and vice-president. The election was on the agenda at the November 18 Escambia County Board of Education meeting, but the election ended in a tie, resulting in a special meeting later this month. Danny Benjamin nominated Mike Edwards for the president’s position. Sherry Digmon…

The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts is holding an open house and free concert Saturday, December 4.In the afternoon, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., bring the kids for pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus and characters in costume, face painting and crafts.That evening, from 7 to 8 p.m., return to the theater for a free concert and a Christmas carol singalong.Concessions will be available for purchase at both…

Special to Atmore News The Advisory Committee of the Atmore Community Foundation announced the opening of its competitive grant cycle for local nonprofits that are addressing the needs of the Atmore community and striving to improve the quality of life of residents. The invitation to submit applications will be made available on December 1, 2021, and the deadline to apply is January 19, 2022.The Atmore Community Foundation was founded in…

Special to Atmore News Cheaha State Park in Delta, Alabama, will soon become the final resting place for the ashes of retired American flags no longer fit for service. A flag interment ceremony at the newly constructed Old Glory Lookout within the park will be held on December 7, 2021. The event will take place near the park’s Bald Rock Boardwalk at 11 a.m. The public and media are invited…