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Chamber’s Christmas events
News Staff Report Mark your calendar. You’ll need to in order to keep up with the Christmas events coming up in the next few weeks. Following are Chamber of Commerce events you don’t want to miss. Santa in the Park Santa will arrive at Heritage Park in the lighted Atmore train Saturday, December 7 at 4:30 p.m. There will be photos with Santa, a train ride around the park, hot…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Arrested on child sex charges
News Staff Report A Perdido man has been arrested by Escambia County (Ala.) authorities after an investigation uncovered enough evidence to gain an indictment against him on two child sex charges. Sheriff Heath Jackson reported in a press release that Dustin Ray Gates, 31, was taken into custody after Department of Human Resources investigators contacted ECSO regarding allegations of sexual contact between Gates and a victim under the age of…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Obituaries, week of November 24, 2019
Mary Frances Smith Mrs. Mary Frances Smith, age 77, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Monday, November 18, 2019 at her residence. She drove a truck and worked at Buster’s Restaurant for many years. She also owned Ramblin Rose. She was born in Georgiana, Ala. to the late Arthur and Inez Johnson Stokes. She was preceded by her parents; two daughters, Kathy Harrison and Angela Stoll; a brother, Mack Stokes. Mrs.…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Collecting shoeboxes
News Staff Report The first day of collection for this year’s Operation Christmas Child was held Monday afternoon, November 18. The local team was at Grace Fellowship and received almost 400 shoeboxes. If you haven’t filled a shoebox but still want to, you’ve got time. There are a number of days and times scheduled: Wednesday, Nov. 20, 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, 1-3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 1-3 p.m. Saturday,…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
In the honor band
Fifteen Escambia County High School band members were accepted to the University of South Alabama Marching Honor Band Saturday, November 16. Thirteen of the students were able to attending. Shown are, from left, front, Madison Simmons, Shakur Simmons, Nakieyah Robinson and Jamarcus Leslie; back, Vykeidra Williams, Tyequan Valcourt, Elizabeth Thames, Nyla Graves, Tristan Ford, Jaelon Wilson, Jonathan Johnson and Darron Nichols. Not pictured is Ray Williams who was still playing…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago