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Obituaries for the week of April 11, 2018
David Brian “Brutus” Vinson Mr. David Brian “Brutus” Vinson, age 58, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018 in Fairhope, Ala. He owned and was Captain of Brutus Yacht Co. He was born in Atmore to Vernon Burl and Betty Bryars Vinson. He graduated from Woodham High School and attended Pensacola Junior College. He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon Burl Vinson. Mr. Vinson is survived…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Severe weather predicted for Saturday, Saturday night
David Adams, EMA director for Escambia County (Ala.) reported Friday morning the latest forecasts from the National Weather Service on the potential for severe weather in the area Saturday and Saturday night: The NWS reports that a well-organized squall line still looks on track to bring an enhanced potential of severe weather along with heavy rainfall to our local area Saturday and Saturday night Severe Weather Impacts: There still remains…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
State champs!
Escambia Academy JV boys track team won the AISA A and AA State Track Championship Monday, April 9. The track meet was held at EA. Members of the track team are shown above, from left, front, Sam Thompson, Sam Fields, Daughtrey McGhee, Troy Fountain, Caleb Davis, Josh Spruill; back, Christian Crook, Hunter Smith, Zack Daniels, Randall Bonds, Brady Howell, Malakai Haynes, Parker Robinson.  Below are MVP for the track meet,…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Healthy Kids Day April 21 at Y
A morning of fun activities for local youngsters is in store from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday, April 21, as Atmore Area YMCA hosts its annual Healthy Kids Day. Although several activities, such as arts and crafts tables, will be held inside, the main thrust of the national observance is to promote healthy fun for kids. To that end, the day will actually start at 7:45 a.m., when runners,…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Festival showcases culture and history
Poarch Band of Creek Indians hosted its sixth annual Southeastern Indian Festival, showcasing Native American culture and history, April 4-6, at the PowWow grounds. Several hours on each of the three-day event were reserved for students with time for the public on two of the days. Shown, Pia Gorme, far left, joins in a traditional Native American dance. News photo by Ditto Gorme
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago