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Wright receives Legion 65-year pin
American Legion Post 90 recently awarded Jack Wright, at left, an Honorary Membership for Life at the Post and presented his 65-Year Continuous Membership Pin. Jack has, over the years, served in multiple Leadership roles at the Post and is still the chaplain. Jack continues to serve whenever he can and earlier this year volunteered, cleaned and repainted the crosses in our monument area. Shown, Post 90 Commander Dave Graham,…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Auxiliary honors retirees
Sarah Hall, left, and Loyce Strawbridge. Not pictured is Hazel Higdon who was unable to attend the reception. By PATSY BROWNSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Community Hospital Auxiliary had a special Retirement Party Tuesday, August 17, to honor three very special ladies who had served by volunteering in the Auxiliary a very long time.Hazel Higdon started volunteering in February 1991 and retires with 30 years of service.Sarah Hall became…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Obituaries, week of Aug. 25, 2021
James Albert “Jimmie” Dixon Jr. Mr. James Albert “Jimmie” Dixon Jr. age 87, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021 in Uriah, Ala. He lived in Uriah most of his life. He was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Monroe Branch. He worked for years with an Off Shore Oil Company as a cook. He enjoyed cooking and baking. He loved his family dearly and always valued…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
FEMA still offering funeral benefits for COVID victims
Special to Atmore News As part of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.Different eligibility rules apply for deaths that occurred from January 20, 2020 through May 16, 2020 and those that occurred after May 16, 2020.To apply for…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
ECHCA: No mandatory employee vaccinations …yet
Special to Atmore News Escambia County Health Care Authority (ECHCA) officials announced this week that, at this time, the authority will not require employees to get COVID vaccinations as a condition of employment.“We strongly encourage all employees to get the vaccine, but at this point in time we are not making it mandatory,” ECHCA CEO Jeff Booth said in a press release.The no-shot-required decision comes after a number of large…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago