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Mental Health Awareness Walk
More than 40 people, including a few in strollers, either walked or were strolled from the former YMCA building on Pensacola Avenue, to Tom Byrne Park, as part of the 2nd Annual Mental Health Awareness Walk, held May 7. The walk was organized by Marlo Young, who heads up the county school system’s mental health programs and services. Young and others, who also manned an information booth at Mayfest, were…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
2-car crash
This Nissan Frontier was heavily damaged in a two-car collision at 5 p.m. Monday, May 9, at the intersection of Craig and South Main streets. Atmore Police Department reports show that the Nissan’s driver, Cheryl McMahon of Cantonment, “believed the traffic sign was blinking yellow” and pulled into the path of a Buick Envision, driven by Jennifer Daw of Atmore (shown in background). No one was seriously injured.
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Mt. Pisgah celebrating pastor anniversary
Dr. Michael L. Wilson Sr. and First Lady Delois Wilson The members of Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate the 14th Year Anniversary of their Pastor, Dr. Michael L. Wilson Sr. and First Lady Delois Wilson, Sunday, May 15, 3 p.m. The guest church for the afternoon is Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, the Rev. Jimmy Prince, pastor.Mt. Pisgah is located at 2982 Jack Springs Road, Atmore.All are invited to…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
PCI appoints Hellmich to strategy, Communications position
Hellmich Special to Atmore News The Poarch Band of Creek Indians announces that Kristin Hellmich has been named the new Director of Strategy and Media Communications. Hellmich will be responsible for strategizing, implementing, and managing media relations, and new external media initiatives for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.Hellmich brings more than 15 years of experience in public relations, marketing, advertising, and communication strategy to the role. She most recently…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Memorial headstone dedication service held for Private John A. Rickard, CSA
Headstone marker with wreath By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News A ceremony, beautiful in its simplicity, yet full of pageantry and prayer, was held at the Judson Indian Cemetery in Atmore on May 7, to honor John A. Rikard. The ceremony was planned and executed by the Electra Semmes Colston Chapter 193, United Daughters of the Confederacy, The Society of the Order of the Southern Cross, Sons of Confederate Veterans…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago