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Obituaries for the week of July 5, 2017
Michael Earl Grindle Rev. Michael Earl Grindle, age 68, long-time resident and minister to the Atmore community, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017. He was the current minister at Presley Street Baptist Church and on staff with Johnson Quimby Funeral Home. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force, then continued his education by finishing his undergraduate studies with Mobile College. He finished his studies in theology with the…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Consolidation vote passed – UPDATED 6/30/17
The Escambia County Board of Education voted in a special meeting Thursday morning to consolidate A.C. Moore Elementary School with Rachel Patterson Elementary and Escambia County Middle School. Board member Cindy Jackson was absent. The vote was 5 “yes” with board member David Nolin casting the only “no” vote. Pre-K and 3rd grade will attend Rachel Patterson, and the 4th grade will attend the middle school. The consolidation takes place…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Obituaries for the week of June 28, 2017
Earnest Macks, Jr. Mr. Earnest Macks, Jr., age 71, of Perdido, Ala., passed away Monday, June 19, 2017, at his residence. He was a sheetrock installer most of his life. He was born in Uriah, Ala. to the late Earnest and Bessie Skinner Macks, Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sylvia Brown Macks; a daughter, Donna Mooney. Mr. Macks is survived by his son, David…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Atmore, Show your colors!
By MYRNA MONROE News Staff Writer I’m in hopes the first thing you noticed as you opened your paper was the single sheet FLAG inside, and then looked at the businesses on the back who supported this project. Years ago another paper published the same flag and at that time I was taken with the idea, so being the packrat I am, stuck it back for further use. I came…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Guess how many dimes – Junior Auxiliary holding fund-raiser
The American Legion Junior Auxiliary is holding a fund-raiser but not for themselves. Proceeds will benefit the USA Women’s and Children’s Hospital (Children’s Miracle Network). It will cost you $1 for one guess – how many dimes are in the bottle. The winner will receive a $50 gift card. The deadline for submitting a guess is Monday, July 31. The winner will be announced that day. The bottle of dimes…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago