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County inmate death likely natural causes
News Staff Report Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigations is conducting an investigation into the July 23 death of an inmate at Escambia County Detention Center. Escambia County Sheriff Heath Jackson said the unidentified inmate is believed to have died of natural causes, and the state probe is normal protocol for all in-custody deaths. According to the sheriff, the inmate was unresponsive during a cell check that was…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Backpacks and uniforms for 200 from Unity event
News Staff Report Organizers of the Unity in the Community drive-through event, held July 25 at Grace Fellowship Church, reported that around 200 children, representing about 90 families, were presented with free backpacks and uniforms. “Unity in the Community was a great success this year,” said Ruth Robinson. “Despite having to change our format due to COVID-19, we were still able to bless so many kids.” Over 30 volunteers from…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Local farmer directs donation to HES
Special to Atmore News Escambia County farmer Brenda Coker directed $2,500 to Huxford Elementary School through America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Bayer Fund. As part of their mission the organization will use the funds to repair the school’s gym. Celebrating its 10th year, America’s Farmers Grow Communities partners with farmers to support nonprofit organizations strengthening rural communities. The program offers farmers the chance to direct a $2,500 donation…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
McCorvey’s virtual HOF induction Aug. 1
McCorvey News Staff Report Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame’s 52nd Annual Induction Ceremony will be held through a virtual format on Saturday, August 1, at 6:30 p.m. Former University of Alabama football wide receivers coach Woody McCorvey, who has since 2008 served as associate athletics director for football administration at Clemson University, is among the eight members of the ASHOF Class of 2020.…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Obituaries, week of July 26, 2020
James Bryars, Jr. Mr. James Bryars, Jr., age 71, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020 at his home in Perdido, Ala. He was a native and lifelong resident of the Baldwin County, Ala. area. He served as a Merchant Seaman, was retired from Scott Paper Company with thirty-two years of service. He was a member of the Splinterhill Pleasant Plains Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was preceded in death by his…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago