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Memorial Day
Honoring the memorialsOn Monday, May 17, American Legion member Jack Wright was busy freshening up the crosses in the memorial area behind the American Legion building. For many years, Jack has served as Chaplain of Post 90. Decked out for Memorial Day The late Aubrey Stanley named this highland terrier Murphy after one of the most decorated combat soldiers of World War II, Audie Murphy. Aubrey was himself a decorated…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Boy dies in ATV crash
Mitchell News Staff Report Tragedy struck the Flomaton community again on Sunday, May 23, when an ATV crash claimed the life of a Flomaton Elementary School student who had just finished the sixth grade.Authorities say Logan Mitchell, 12, son of Lacinda Mitchell and Luke Mitchell, was fatally injured in the crash, which occurred on private property in the Upper Creek Road community, about a half mile from U.S. 31.Logan was…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Obituaries, week of May 23, 2021
Jessie L. Wiggins        Ms. Jessie L. Wiggins, age 90, of Pensacola, Fla., passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 in Pensacola, Fla. She was born in Bratt, Fla. to the late Robert and Addie Cooper Wiggins.  She was a graduate of Ernest Ward High School. She was a secretary at Bratt Elementary School for many years then continued her career with Escambia County School District Office in Pensacola where she retired from the…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
‘Tails & Tales’ at the library
The Atmore Public Library’s summer reading program kicks off Friday, June 4. This year’s theme is Tails & Tales.Programs will be held every Friday in June at 10 a.m., and all will be held outside.June 4 – Portable Petting ZooJune 11 – Poodle ShowJune 18 – Wild West Rope ShowJune 25 – Juggle Class (must pre-register) and awards program
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Yellow Hats meet
Members of the Yellow Hat Society met for their monthly luncheon recently. The event was even more special because “a spiritual lady” in the community donated new shirts to the group to show her appreciation for the Society’s kindness and goodwill. Shown are, from left, Teresa Dees, Vasaroy Johnson, Janice Reynolds, Vonda Bynum, Lillie Johnson, Ruthie Adams and Ann Lawrence. Not pictured are Shelia Johnson-Williams, Paulette Johnson, Bub Gideons, Tonyaneka…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago