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Rivalry rocks
Trying to come up with a unique gift for yourself or your favorite Alabama or Auburn fan? The rocks, painted by Sissy Rolin, weigh “about 40 pounds apiece” and are being raffled off to raise funds for the Cindy and Bubba Tedder Christmas Program. Tickets are $1 each and may be purchased at Tedder Auto Repair, 108 North Carney Street. A drawing will be held Nov. 18.
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago
The Walk continues
Women of Distinction held their annual cancer awareness walk – A Walk to the Park – Saturday, October 14. Opening ceremonies were at Atmore City Hall. The walk ended at Houston Avery Park. Proceeds are used to provide gas cards to assist local cancer patients with travel expenses for treatment. Shown is this year’s group of walkers.  
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
Eagle Scout
Escambia Academy student William Howell has earned the rank of Eagle Scout. His project, presented Sunday afternoon, October 15, at the school, was the repair and improvement of the elementary playground. Shown at Sunday’s presentation are, from left, Michelle Howell (mother), William Howell, Banks Howell (father), and Andrew Howell (brother). William is a member of Troop 78. Andrew is also an Eagle Scout. His project was a flagpole in EA near…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Ribs on Ridgeley
Put together some long tables down the middle of a street, serve some ribs by South Alabama Vending and homemade pies by Myrna Monroe and you’ve got the recipe for a fund-raising success. Ribs on Ridgeley is a project of the Pride of Atmore Committee with proceeds going to downtown revitalization. Pride Chairman Bub Gideons said 160 people were served. Although tickets were $40 each, some gave donations on top…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago