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Obituaries, week of May 29, 2024
Dennis Wayne Sheets Mr. Dennis Wayne Sheets, age 63, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024 in Mobile, Ala.  He was born in Pensacola, Fla. and later in life moved to Charleston, S.C. He has resided in Frisco City, Ala. the past nine years. He was a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. He was a sheetrock finisher for many years. He enjoyed playing video games. His favorite…
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Obituaries, week of May 22, 2024
Duffie Newton Wells Mrs. Duffie Newton Wells, age 94, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024 in Century, Fla. She was a native of Byrneville, Fla. and life-long resident of Century. She was a faithful member of Bethel Temple Holiness Church. She was passionate about cooking, sewing, arts and crafts. She greatly enjoyed gardening, canning vegetables and gospel music. She was always looking for a good recipe to try out. She…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Rodgers promoted in CBAA
Rodgers Special to Atmore News ARLINGTON, Texas – The Cotton Bowl Athletic Association (CBAA), which oversees the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, and Cotton Bowl Foundation, announces three recent staff promotions one of which is Atmore native Scottie Rodgers to Vice President of Communications. The other promotions are Amy Scott to Chief of Staff and Kelly Newell to Chief Experience Officer.Rodgers steps up to the title of Vice President of Communications…
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Geer hired as PCI CFO
Geer Special to Atmore News The Poarch Band of Creek Indians announces Suresh Geer as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Geer brings extensive tribal finance experience, including 21 years of previous work with the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s finance team, the last seven of which he served as CFO. He has also promoted the success of other tribal government businesses and gaming operations throughout his consulting services.“The Poarch Band…
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Pint-size pedalers raise $4.7K
First Baptist Church (FBC) Preschool students were treated to a pizza party last week after the youngsters — some of whom pedaled trikes or bikes, along with some who pushed and coasted on scooters, and some who were pulled in wagons — raised $4,751.42 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during their April 12 Trike-A-Thon. Prior to the party, the top four fundraisers were presented with gifts, including two gifts…
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