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Auxiliary elects new officers
The 2019-2020 officers for the Atmore VFW Auxiliary to Post 7016 were sworn in Monday, May 6. Shown are, from left, seated, Angie Carnley, Conductress; Kathy Blackburn, Chaplain; standing, Holly Carnley, One-Year Trustee; Jenny Hutto, Secretary/Treasurer; Arlene Delafosse, JR Vice President and Two-Year Trustee; Noah Graham, SR Vice President; and Gayle Johnson, President. Not shown is Jackey Odom, Guard and Three-Year Trustee.
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Academic All-Stars
Rotary honors 146 students from 4 local schools By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer For the 34th successive year, Atmore Rotary Club continued to “build a tradition of excellence” through the recognition of local and area students who stood head and shoulders above most of their classmates. The local civic group’s annual Academic All-Stars program, held Thursday, May 9, at Escambia County High School’s Hodnette Auditorium, resulted in certificates of…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Welcome, Layla Ann Rollin
Andrew George McKinley Rollin and Shay Kilpatrick Rollin of Bay Minette, Ala., announce the birth of their daughter, Layla Ann Rollin. She was born Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 10:31 p.m. at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, Ala. Layla Ann weighed 8 pounds and was 21 inches long. Paternal grandparents are Frank and Linda Rollin of Bay Minette. Maternal grandparents are Tina Brown of Greenville, Ala. and Johnny Kilpatrick of Pace,…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Barnes, Stuart named FBC’s Seniors of Year
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer More than three dozen members of First Baptist Church Atmore’s Senior Assembly gathered Friday, May 10, to recount the events of the past year and beyond, to enjoy food and fellowship with each other, and to name and honor the individuals they deemed most deserving of special recognition. Although the group meets on a regular basis, there were plenty of fresh hugs and handshakes…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
‘Voice’ star Kirk Jay inspires JUB students
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer Kirk Jay, a rising country music artist who gained notoriety as a contestant on “The Voice,” visited J.U. Blacksher School in Uriah last week to inspire and motivate students. The Bay Minette native finished third during season 15 of the hit television program. Jay floored judges with his voice, technique and love for country music. Country superstar Blake Shelton took Jay under his wing…
by Josh Frye access_time7 years ago