Atmore News

Sanders receives PBCI scholarship
MONTGOMERY – Isabella Sanders, Atmore, and Tanner Wood, Brewton, were each awarded a scholarship by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PBCI) for their participation in Alabama’s livestock industry on Sunday, March 17, at a ceremony held in coordination with the Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo. Shown are, from left, PBCI Tribal Council member Keith Martin; Isabella Sanders; and SLE President Frank Ellis. Not pictured is Tanner Wood. Each year,…
Obituaries, week of March 20, 2024
Willie Wayne McCurdy Mr. Willie Wayne “Running Bear” McCurdy, age 72, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Atmore, Ala. and a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. He was an avid hunter and loved fishing as well. Riding his tractor and tending to the hunting club and being in the woods was something he loved. Loved watching westerns;…
Stinson receives state award
Stinson Special to Atmore News Lori Stinson, who serves as Attorney General and Chief Legal Officer for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, was among 25 women honored at This is Alabama’s 11th annual Women Who Shape the State event.The Women Who Shape the State award honors those who exemplify leadership and demonstrate persistence and fearlessness. The 2024 class of Women Who Shape the State hail from all corners of…