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Fire causes moderate damage
Special to Atmore News City firefighters spent less than 40 minutes battling a Sunday afternoon (April 18) kitchen fire that caused moderate damage to a Tumbling Lane residence.Atmore Fire Department reports show that units were dispatched at 3:17 p.m. to the rural site, which is in the Canoe community. Firemen arrived six minutes later and were able to bring the small blaze under control by 4 p.m.AFD personnel contained the…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Obituaries, week of April 18, 2021
Mrs. Margaret Ann Creamer Ard Mrs. Margaret Ann Creamer Ard, age 71, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 in Pensacola, Fla.She was a native of Century, Fla. and had resided in Pensacola for the past few years. She retired from the Civil Service Department as a secretary. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Charles Creamer and Eulene.Mrs. Ard is survived by her former husband, James Rolen Ard…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
New arrivals at the library
Check out the new arrivals at Atmore Public Library. Patrons rate new arrivalsSeveral patrons are sharing their opinions of the new books they’ve read. Five stars is the top rating. Sarah Hall: Dark Tides by Philippa Gregory – 3 stars Linda Smith: The Beirut Protocol by Joel C. Rosenberg – 5 stars Anne Petty: Faithless in Death by J.D. Robb – 5 stars Shelia Trawick: The Blended Quilt by Wanda…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
RP Star Students
The Rachel Patterson Elementary School Star Students for March are, from left, first row, Kenneth Perry, Crimson Evans, James Carter Overstreet, James Wilson, Justice Hetherington, Jamariouse Simpson, Kaloni Brown; middle, Tro’Darrius McWilliams, Khamyria Finklea, Anthony Embley, Elias Hurst, Layla Riley, Cameron Dirden, Arden Raines; back, Camarie Caldwell, Danielle Akers, Rosean Martin, Jeffrey Gentry, Teresa Wiggins, Ripley Mummert, Katrell Dortch. Not pictured are Tristan Miller, Malaeah Dailey and Khloe Carter.
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Donation for uniforms
The Escambia County High School girls’ basketball team is getting new uniforms thanks to the Atmore Community Alliance (ACA). The organization raised $3,000 and delivered the check to ECHS Wednesday, April 7. Shown at the presentation are, from left, front, members of the team, C’Anna Betts, TyQaja Brown, Jayla Adams, Dayala Simmons, Deandria Adams, Zahria McCants, Timia Gaines, Makayla Lyons; back, Loumeek White and Darryl North with ACA; ECHS basketball…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago