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Williams wins state VFW essay contest
At the award presentation, from left, Commander Alvino Sosa, Kendrick Williams, Lloyd Albritton, Commander Billy Gates. By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Escambia County Middle School student Kendrick Williams was honored at the VFW Post 7016 meeting Monday evening, March 3, on the local level and the district level.Kendrick received the Patriot’s Pen Award, an annual essay contest for middle school students which encourages them to explore American history and values, and…
Boggan, Grissett honored at Gaines Chapel
W.J. and Glender Grissett with Kappa Alpha Psi members Urla Boggan and family W.J. Grissett and Urla Boggan By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Someone said it’s important to give folks accolades while they’re here to receive and enjoy them, not after they pass away.That was certainly the case Saturday afternoon, March 1, as the congregations of Gaines Chapel AME Church and Liberty Missionary Baptist Church, family and friends honored Sister Urla…
Lions District 34C holds conference in Atmore
Joyce Petty, left, welcomes everyone to Atmore. At right is District Governor Todd Denison. Members of the Leo Club in attendance, from left, Belaya Scott, Alvera Neasman, faculty advisor Barbara Whatley, Itzel Lopez Parra, Ashley Parra Cerritos. Andrea Beasley of Atmore, left, was inducted into the Lions Club Saturday. Atmore Lions President Joyce Petty is in the center. At right is International Director Marie Cunning. Eddie Tullis answers questions following…
Mark Elkins passes away
Elkins By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Mark Elkins never held public office. He was not active in civic or social organizations. He didn’t receive any awards or commendations.But for decades, he was one of the most well-known people in Atmore. When he retired, he was just shy of 40 years employment with the city of Atmore. Mark didn’t have a glamorous job – his job with the city was picking up…
‘The family reunion’
Rosa Parks Annual Breakfast Bishop Willie L. Williams makes remarks as he received the Rosa Park Trailblazer Citizen Award Rep. Alan Baker, left, presents a Certificate of Recognition to Dale Ash Tovjivanese Grissett-Wilkerson, left, presents the Rosa Parks Award to Bea Forniss From left, Rev. Rodtric Robinson, Rev. Jamal Browder, Rev. Willie Hawthorne, Rep. Alan Baker By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher The 18th Annual Rosa Parks Breakfast Celebration was held Saturday…