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Obituaries, week of September 8, 2021
Carol Levane Vickrey             Vickrey Mrs. Carol Levane Vickrey, age 80, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence F. Vickrey; mother, Estelle Parmer Reynolds; father, William Ollie Parmer. Mrs. Vickrey is survived by her daughter, Carol (Earl) Rodgers; son, Kevin (Suzanne) Vickrey; brothers, Gerald (Patty) Parmer and Olen Parmer; grandson’s, Hunter L. Vickrey and Michael (Kendall) Sanderson; granddaughter, Amanda (Keka) Sanderson. Funeral…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
As first COVID-19 vaccine is fully approved, get vaccinated for COVID-19 as soon as possible
Special to Atmore News All too few Alabamians realize the seriousness of infection with COVID-19 and have not made the decision to be vaccinated or have postponed getting the free vaccine that will save them, their families and communities from this devastating virus. Hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19 are rising rapidly, and vaccines are highly effective. Now that U.S. regulators have given full approval to the Pfizer mRNA vaccine for…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
‘Take a Seat’ at the Strand
News Staff Report Now that construction has begun on the Strand Theater [Atmore News, August 25, 2021], the Pride of Atmore committee wants to make sure people know about the opportunity to help raise funds and have a physical part of the Strand.The “Take a Seat” initiative is under way. When the new seats are installed in the Strand, you can have your name or your company’s name, etc. engraved…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Structure total loss
Atmore and Poarch fire and police departments responded to reports of an abandoned structure fire on Union Street in Atmore Tuesday morning (August 31) at 10:15 a.m. When crews arrived, they discovered the structure fully engulfed in flames. The blaze was quickly extinguished but the structure was a total loss. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
ADPH warns about dangers of self-medicating with large quantities of ivermectin
Special to Atmore News The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other health agencies have advised against the unauthorized use of the drug ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19 in humans. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has sent a health alert message to healthcare providers in the state requesting reporting and cautioning them about the many side effects and serious harm caused when people take this medication…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago