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Police identify pedestrian hit, killed by 18-wheeler
Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks has released the identity of a South Georgia man who was struck and killed on South Main Street this morning (Friday, March 26) by a tractor-trailer rig. The victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene of the 1:39 a.m. mishap, is 31-year-old Clemente Terrance Sims of Iron City, Ga. Sims was reportedly hit by the cab of the semi, then dragged underneath the trailer,…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Obituaries, week of March 28, 2021
Frances Drew Smith Smith Mrs. Frances Drew Smith, age 90, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021. She was born in Monroe County, Ala., to the late Issac and Maggie Marshall Ardis. She dedicated sixty one years of her life to nursing. She was a member of Brooks Memorial Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Charles Drew; her second husband, Walter…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
BOE approves personnel recommendations
News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent John Knott at the board meeting Thursday, March 18. Leave of absence 1. Eva Rowland, school bookkeeper, Escambia County High School, leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act, effective January 4, 2021 through January 15, 2021 2. Geneva Chavers, 6-hour lunchroom worker, Escambia County High School, medical leave of absence, effective January…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Block party Saturday for local kids
Special to Atmore News AD’s Heartbeat, formed to help make life better for everyone in the Atmore community, will host a block party this Saturday, March 27, at West Park (also known as Conoco Park). The party, which will get under way at 3 p.m. and last “until,” is an alternative to Spring Break for local youngsters, according to Adonis Williams, who founded AD’s Heartbeat. The afternoon of fun will…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago