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Karrick speaks at Monroeville Delta Chapter
Nancy Karrick, left, and President Dawn Pettit Special to Atmore News On Tuesday, April 8, former Alabama State President Nancy Karrick was invited to Monroeville to the Delta Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.The Society celebrated the 96 years since the organization was founded in Austin, Texas, by Dr. Annie Webb Blanton. Karrick led the women in attendance from events, both worldwide and Society-wide, from 1929 to 2025,…
Obituaries, week of April 16, 2025
Mary Dennis Eicher   Eicher Mrs. Mary Dennis Eicher, age 85, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025 at her home in Walnut Hill, Fla. She was born in Davisville, Fla. to John Dennis and Verline Winand. Her mother passed shortly after her birth. She was raised by her father and stepmother, Hattie Winand Dennis. She graduated from Ernest Ward High School and later met the love of her life, Wendell Lynn…
PCI, PCI Federal make two major purchases
Special to Atmore News The Poarch Creek Indians and Poarch Creek Indians’ PCI Federal recently announced two significant investments – purchases of the Birmingham Racecourse and SuprTEK. Birmingham Racecourse The Poarch Creek Indians and the McGregor Family announced that Wind Creek Hospitality, the Tribe’s gaming and hotel business, has purchased the Birmingham Racecourse. This significant financial investment on the part of the Tribe signals its long-term commitment to developing a…
Church family grateful for support
News Staff Report Last Saturday, April 5, the Canoe Church congregation held a benefit yard sale for Eric Strehl and his family as he battles cancer. There was also an online raffle on the church’s Facebook page with a chance to win three different prizes.A church member said later, “We are so grateful that we live among people who want to help others in times of need. We serve a…
A special Easter at Trinity Episcopal Church
Special to Atmore News Everyone is invited to join the Trinity Episcopal Church congregation Easter Sunday, April 20, for a special celebration of Holy Eucharist, led by Father Albert Kennington.Also, this year marks the 125th anniversary of William Carney’s Easter offering – the generous gift of lumber, pews, and bell that helped shape the church’s foundation and spirit.The church family looks forward to a meaningful moment in the church’s history,…