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Dr. Kevin Garrett, left, and Dr. Tim Tew Mayor Jim Staff, left, and Rev. Jim Thorpe Dietrich Bondurant and Linda Godwin Willonette and John Hammond Commander Dave Graham By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Though smaller in scope and attendance than in previous years, the local observance of the National Day of Prayer was no less heartfelt and sincere.Linda Godwin coordinated the event which took place Thursday, May 6, at noon, in…

Little Miss Mayfest From left, Lux Kate Nall, runner-up, Miss Photogenic, Best Hair, Best Dress; Kaelynn Mae Chafin, Little Miss Mayfest, Personality, Best Walk, Best Smile Junior Miss Mayfest From left, Sarah Noel Little, runner-up, Miss Photogenic, Personality, Best Smile; Allison Claire Harris, Junior Miss Mayfest, Best Hair, Best Walk, Best Dress Petite Miss Mayfest From left, Madelyn Massingill, third runner-up, Miss Photogenic; Kadahlyn Salter, second runner-up, Personality, Best Walk,…

0-1 year old From left, Knox Ramer, boys’ runner-up; Samuel Presley, boys’ winner; Emersyn Rolin, girls’ winner; Ariella Jade Gregson, girls’ runner-up 1 year From left, Jaycelyn Smith, girls’ winner tie; Brooklyn McMillan, girls’ winner tie; Emma Guerrero, girls’ runner-up; Silas Donaldson, boys’ winner; Hudson Hammonds, boys’ runner-up 2 year girls From left, Emerlynn Breeze, runner-up; Sophia Givens, winner 3 year girls From left, Vilma Jane Watson, runner-up; Sanaiyhh Monae…

Ella Louise Edwards with friend and neighbor Karean Reynolds Special to Atmore News Ella Louise Edwards, born May 2, 1918, celebrated her 104th birthday Sunday.Her celebration included her six children, most of her 40 grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a host of special friends.Ms. Edwards is one of four siblings born to Herbert and Ella Edwards. Although she is the sole surviving member of her immediate family, she has continued her…

Harold Dailey, at right, representing the Escambia County Training School Class of 1959, is shown awarding scholarships to descendants of ECTS who met certain criteria. Shown receiving the awards are Sanaa Pleasant, left, planning to attend Coastal Alabama Community College; Destiny Brown, center, planning to attend Alabama State University. Not pictured is Jamarcus Leslie, planning to attend Troy University.