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Future builders
HIPPY Escambia April group meeting was unique – the youngsters participated in Home Depot Kids Workshop. They used hammers and paint and built a kit of their choosing – sailboats, helicopters, baskets and picture frames. Shown are the future builders, Jase Eubanks, Wil Copenhaver, Korie Boutwell, Jamie Quinley, Madison Daniel, Bentley Byrd, Emberlyn Lundy, Wade Lundy, Kamdon Ganey, Kase Brown, Kinley Brown, Anna Bledsoe, Evalyn Stewart and Deagan Buck. HIPPY…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Condemned killer reportedly chooses electric chair
News Staff Report Alabama death row inmate Christopher Lee Price, sentenced to death in 1993 for the murder of a Fayette County preacher and businessman who was killed two years earlier, is scheduled to finally pay for his crime. According to an announcement by Alabama Department of Corrections officials, Price is scheduled to die at 6 p.m. this Thursday, April 11, at William C. Holman Correctional Facility near Atmore. Price…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Easter events
News Staff Report If Easter is approaching, it must be time for egg hunts. Following is information on hunts coming up this Saturday. Easter in the Park The Easter Bunny will be the featured guest again this year as Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce presents its annual Easter in the Park event this Saturday, April 13, at Heritage Park. Chamber officials and employees, along with trustees and special events sponsors…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Donating to the VFD
The congregation of First Pentecostal Church of McCullough held a benefit for the McCullough Volunteer Fire Department Saturday afternoon, April 6. With fish dinners and an auction, which included cakes baked by the firemen, the church raised more than $4,000 for the department. The funds will be used to buy new turnout gear. Shown at the check presentation Monday, April 8, are from left, front, Ronald Johnson, VFD Chief Eddie…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Atmore at the Final Four
Two old friends met up at the Final Four last week. This picture was taken postgame in the Auburn men’s locker room after a disappointing and controversial loss to Virginia. At left is Chad Prewett, Auburn Men’s Basketball Director of Operations, and at right, Scottie Rodgers, Sun Belt Conference Associate Commissioner / Strategic Communications.
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago