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Obituaries, week of September 6, 2020
Karen Simmons Nall Mrs. Karen Simmons Nall, age 51, of Century, Ala., passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020. She was a native of Flomaton, AL and had resided in Century, FL for the past 40 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford “Shorty” and Margaret Annette Simmons and brother, Tony Simmons. Mrs. Nall is…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Meet Andy and Tucker
Andy Tucker A couple of sweethearts are available for adoption at the local shelter. Although they’re featured together this week, they do not have to be adopted together. Andy is a 10-week-old domestic shorthair tabby. Tucker is a 9-month-old black and white domestic shorthair tabby. Both are playful, sweet kittens looking for a “purrfect” home. Both are up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a $60 adoption…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Substitute training
Special to Atmore News The Escambia County Board of Education will host a FREE substitute personnel virtual training session Friday, September 4, 9 a.m. If you are currently on the substitute list for the school district and become a substitute teacher, teacher assistant, secretary, cafeteria worker, bus driver or custodian, you must log in to this training before you can begin subbing for the 2020-2021 school year. No one will…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
The purple martin man
Kay and Weldon Vickrey Scraping gourds By CAROLYN DRINKARD Special to Atmore News Native Americans have had a special connection to purple martins for centuries. They erected gourd houses to attract these fascinating creatures, and in exchange, the birds kept insects off their crops and drove crows and other birds away from their corn. This cooperation between man and bird lives on today in Southwest Alabama, as southerners erect gourd…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
APCO offers payment plans for customers affected by COVID-19
Special to Atmore News Supporting customers affected by COVID-19 with tailored, customized solutions to meet their needs remains a priority as Alabama Power continues to navigate the pandemic. In a time that presents unique challenges, the company’s support of its customers and the communities it calls home has not wavered. As part of continued customer support, Alabama Power is offering a new, easy-to-use payment plan service to help customers facing…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago