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Obituaries, week of October 6, 2021
Gerald Duane MockMr. Gerald Duane Mock, age 57, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021, in Eufaula, Ala. He was born in Pensacola, Fla. to Gerald and Carolyn Mock.  He was born in Pensacola, Fla. to Gerald and Carolyn Mock. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Eufaula. He was a graduate of Escambia Academy in Atmore, Ala. and attended Patrick Henry State Junior College to play baseball. He graduated…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
ECHS
Homecoming 2021 By SUSAN KIRKSpecial to Atmore News Escambia County High School’s Homecoming will be October 15. The Blue Devils will play the W.S. Neal Eagles at 7 p.m. at Herbert Barnes Stadium.This year’s theme is “Party Like Back in the Day.”We have many exciting activities planned for the week. Our students will participate in theme days to celebrate the past including “Decades Day” on Thursday.We would like to invite…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
T-Mobile donates to Pride
T-Mobile named Atmore the recipient of a Hometown Grant in the amount of $50,000 to fund an internet technology lab as well as computer furnishings which will be located in the former Atmore Hardware Store. Shown at the check presentation Thursday, September 23, are, from left, Eunice Johnson, Jerome Webster, Eric Eiche, Emilee Craft, Sandy Helton, Jonathan Adams, Tucson Roberts, Foster Kizer, Bub Gideons, Christovia Ramos, Alan Baker, Greg Albritton,…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Pickup destroyed
The portion of U.S. 31 between Ammons and James roads was closed for a while Saturday (September 25) after a heavy-duty pickup, hauling a trailer, caught fire shortly after 11 a.m. Perdido firefighters, shown here battling the blaze, prevented the fire from spreading to the trailer. Most of the damage to the truck appeared to be in the engine compartment and cab.
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Mt. Olive plans special services
Pastor Dr. Monroe Tucker Jr. and the congregation of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church invite all to join them in their upcoming homecoming and revival services.Homecoming will be held Sunday, October 24, 3 p.m. The Rev. Gregory Sanders, pastor of Mt. Gillead Baptist Church in Atmore, will bring the message.Revival services will be held Monday through Wednesday, October 25 through October 27, 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Timothy Woods, pastor…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago