Atmore News

52nd Pow Wow set
Special to Atmore News You’re invited to experience the rich culture of the Poarch Creek Indians at their 52nd annual Pow Wow this Thanksgiving, November 28 and 29, in Atmore. This 2-day homecoming event will highlight the Tribe’s rich cultural heritage and is one of its most unique and enduring Thanksgiving traditions.The event is full of family-friendly activities for all ages, including one of the most popular events – dance…
Master Gardener graduation
On Thursday, November 14, Escambia County Extension graduated seven new Master Gardener interns. These interns have completed coursework and are ready now to complete their volunteer hours as an extension of Auburn Extension. They are, from left, CEC Millie Murphree, Certified Master Gardeners Carol Holland and Annette Crenshaw, graduates Dexter Williams, Jr., Lena Thornton, Michael Cosey, Angel Vick, John (Trey) White, Taylor Montgomery, Aaron Heath, Certified Master Gardener Joanna Varner,…
Obituaries, week of November 20, 2024
Marie Horn Smith  Smith Mrs. Marie Horn Smith, age 86, of Hurtsboro, Ala. passed away after a long illness Sunday, November 10, 2024. She was born to the late Ethel and Miles Horn of Wawbeek, Ala. She was a graduate of Escambia County High School and Samford University. She was the Maid of Cotton for Escambia County, Ala.; directed the choir at Sardis Baptist Church and was very involved in…
PCI celebrates Native American Heritage Month
Special to Atmore News In honor of Native American Heritage Month in November, the Poarch Creek Indians will launch a special educational blog series that highlights key aspects of their culture and history. Beginning this month, the Tribe will feature a new blog on their newly redesigned website, covering a variety of topics important to Native American heritage and the future of their community.The blog series will explore four important…
PCI hires new chief information officer
Stewart Special to Atmore News The Poarch Creek Indians welcome Steven Stewart in the position of Chief Information Officer (CIO) with the Tribal Government. Stewart is highly experienced in IT leadership and committed to public service, making him uniquely qualified to lead the Tribe’s technology initiatives and build upon the department’s success.A U.S. Navy veteran, Stewart served with distinction for 15 years and holds both a bachelor’s degree and an…