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Memorial Day service called off

News Staff Report In a typical year, dozens of folks would gather Memorial Day at the Veterans Monument at City Hall and honor those who have passed away in service to their country. This Memorial Day, observed next Monday, May 25, there will be no gathering and no ceremony due to the coronavirus epidemic. Atmore VFW Post 7016 Commander Billy Gates issued the following statement last week: “The VFW has…

Obituaries, week of May 17,2020

Eula Mae (Godwin) Lynn Mrs. Eula Mae (Godwin) Lynn, age 80, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at the home of her daughter in Walnut Hill, Fla. She was born in Perdido, Ala. She joyfully served school children lunch for over twenty years at Bratt Elementary School retiring as the beloved cafeteria manager. She was a faithful member of New Life Fellowship in Walnut Hill. She was also a glorious…

Serving Eucharist

While churches have had to cancel in-person services for a number of weeks due to the coronavirus, some have found unique ways to keep tradition. Shown, Father Francis Sofie, at right, distributes the Eucharist (communion) to members of a local family on the grounds at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church Sunday, May 10.

Atmore Community Hospital cafeteria and housekeeping workers were recognized during the April 29 Heroes Lunch, provided by David Landis and volunteers. Shown from left, Willie Merrill, Colin Owens, Mary Lee, Dianne Washington, Ruby Tucker, Joanne McCracken, Suzette Barron, Dewone Dortch, Tacorra McCracken and Donna Rodgers.

East Brewton man nabbed with child porn

Rabon News Staff Report A joint operation between the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, police in East Brewton and Brewton, Alabama State Bureau of Investigation and sheriff’s offices in Conecuh, Covington and Monroe counties led to the arrest of an East Brewton man on child pornography charges. Escambia County Sheriff Heath Jackson announced in a press release that a search warrant was executed Monday, May 11, at an address in the…

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