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Rhodes receives scholarship
Escambia County native and Auburn University student John Rhodes received a $1,750 scholarship from the Alabama Farmers Federation Agriculture Foundation and the Escambia County Farmers Federation. Rhodes was recognized during the Alabama Farmers Federation scholarship reception Sept. 26 at Lazenby Farms in Auburn. Rhodes is a freshman studying biology and agricultural technology management. Shown at the presentation are, from left, Federation President Jimmy Parnell, John Rhodes, Escambia County Federation President…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Balloon release for childhood cancer
Raising awareness The teachers at First Baptist Church Preschool held a balloon release for the kids Friday, September 30, for their Go Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness campaign. They do this every year in honor of children with cancer. This year, they especially remembered and honored Ana Lois Mercer, who could not be there due to her illness.
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Obituaries, week of October 5, 2022
Stanley Benjamin QuimbyMr. Stanley Benjamin Quimby, age 43, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Monday, September 26, 2022 in Pensacola, Fla. He was born in Atmore to the late Stanley Buford and Sandra Lovelace Quimby. He was a 1997 graduate of Escambia County High School and earned a Bachelor’s degree from Auburn University. He was a school teacher for several years, where he was loved by all of his staff and…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Drive-by shooting draws charges
Frye By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore man was arrested September 17 and is charged with attempted murder after he drove by a local residence and fired twice at two people who were outside.Atmore Police Department reports show that officers were sent to a residence in the 100 block of Curtis Street around 11:10 a.m. in reference to shots fired.One of the intended victims followed the suspect, later identified…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago