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Obituaries, week of March 19, 2025
Mary A. Peavy Mrs. Mary A. Peavy, age 87, of Atmore, Ala. passed away on her eighty-seventh birthday Wednesday, February 28, 2025. She was born in Franklin, Ala. to Adam and Nancy Kyles. She was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church for over 70 years. She was known for her faith, unwavering kindness and commitment to her community. Her kitchen was a gathering place where family and friends enjoyed her…
by Atmore News access_time9 months ago
A helping hand
PCI donates $750,000 to ACH At the check presentation, from left, Dylan McGhee, Charlotte Meckel, Stephanie Bryan, Justin Stabler, Wes Nall Special to Atmore News Atmore Community Hospital announced Thursday, March 6, that the Poarch Creek Indians have donated $750,000 to the hospital.According to a press release from ACH: The Tribe’s donation is part of an ongoing commitment to ensuring that the larger community in and around Atmore continues to…
by Atmore News access_time9 months ago
One injured
APD officers, at left, await the arrival of a tow truck, while at right city firemen remove wreck debris from the entry lanes to Walmart, where a two-vehicle collision occurred Friday morning, March 7. Atmore police, two Medstar ambulances and Atmore firefighters were sent around 9:30 a.m. to the crash site. Police reports show that a 2015 Buick Lacrosse and a 2006 Chevy Monte Carlo were involved. The driver of…
by Atmore News access_time9 months ago
Celebrate social workers and their contributions during March
Special to Atmore News March is Social Work Month, a month to celebrate social work professionals and their many contributions to the state and nation. The theme for 2025 is “Social Work: Compassion + Action.” This theme emphasizes how social workers dedicate their lives to helping others while addressing societal challenges and promoting well-being.In the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), social workers serve as members of a multi-disciplinary team…
by Atmore News access_time9 months ago
Plan now for ECTS Gathering
News Staff Report The annual Escambia County Training School Eagles Gathering will be different this year. Founder and organizer Barbara Poole Harris wants her classmates to know in plenty of time to make plans to attend.The date for the Gathering is October 18 at Wind Creek. The cost per person is $70, and the deadline to make your reservation is July 31. Please note: no refunds; no cash or checks…
by Atmore News access_time9 months ago