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Living history added to Canoe event
While the Canoe Community Homecoming, hosted by Canoe Civic Club, was already set to be an event-filled day, even more has been added. According to Kevin McKinley, one of the organizers, about 20 reenactors plan to conduct a living history at the event this weekend. They will set up a War Between the States camp along Hill Street in Canoe on the night of Friday, November 17, and will be…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Community Thanksgiving Service is Sunday
The Community Thanksgiving Service will be Sunday, November 19, at 6 p.m., at First Baptist Church. The Rev. Brennan Peacock, First United Methodist Church, will bring the message and there will be special music from several churches. Participating churches are Bethel United Methodist, First Baptist, First Presbyterian, First United Methodist, Greater Mt. Triumph Missionary Baptist, McRae United Methodist, Grace Fellowship, Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist.
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Vickery retires from Chamber
Sheryl Vickery has retired as executive director of the Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce. The official announcement was made Monday, November 13, by the Chamber Board. “We are thankful for the many years of dedicated service and heartfelt love that Sheryl gave to our community during her tenure as the Atmore Chamber Director,” said Chamber President Chris Singleton in a press release. “Sheryl’s knowledge of our community goes unmatched and…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Obituaries for the week of November 8, 2017
Sandra Lynn Killam Ms. Sandra Lynn Killam, age 46, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017 in Flomaton, Ala. She was a native of Maricopa County, Ariz. and a life-long resident of Flomaton. She was a 1990 graduate of Flomaton High School and was a member of the Poplar Dell Baptist Church. Mrs. Killam is survived by her parents, Harry T. and Ann Killam of Flomaton; one sister, Jennifer Ann Killam…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago