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ANC honors veterans

The administration and staff at Atmore Nursing Center recognized their resident and employee veterans on Veterans Day, November 11. Residents not pictured are Eunice Tyree, Terrance Jackson, John Lee Jones. Residents, seated, from left, John Snow, Christy Fowler and Glen Barrington; ANC employees Robby Cale – social services director, left, and Marla Rutherford – bookkeeper, right Residents, seated, from left, Garry Godwin, Vergil Brock, and Leon Gray; ANC employees, standing,…

Obituaries, week of November 24, 2024

Hilary Langford Langford Mrs. Hilary Langford, age 71, of Stapleton, Ala., passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024. She was born to Bill and Grace Jones. She was a generous and kind person who gave to many charities. She enjoyed reading the Bible each day. Mrs. Langford is survived by her husband of fifty-two years, Paul Langford and they had a son named Jay. She also had six brothers and two…

Alabama Lions Sight eye exams

Alabama Lions Sight will be in Atmore Friday, November 22, at Atmore Community Hospital.Alabama Lions Sight offers a full-dilated eye exam for $20 and glasses ranging from $40 to $60. All insurance is accepted. All ages are welcome.To schedule an appointment, please call or email Patty Davis at patty@phdrealty.com or (251) 294-2057. There are only 15 slots available.Glasses will be mailed to your house within 14-21 business days.Referral opportunity available…

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,…