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PCI princesses selected
A highlight of every Poarch Creek Indian Pow Wow is the selection of princesses who serve the Tribe and community for the coming year. Shown at the 51st annual Pow Wow held November 23 and 24 are this year’s princesses and several members of the PCI Tribal Council, from left, front, Little Miss Division – Rori-Kate Elise McGhee; Elementary Division – Macey Faith Rackard; Junior Division – Neveah Marie Hall…
City burn ban lifted; statewide restrictions eased
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer While 11 Alabama counties remained under an executive order prohibiting outdoor burning this week, Atmore Fire Chief Ron Peebles announced Monday, November 28, that he has canceled the burn ban that has been in effect within Atmore’s city limits since late August.“The burn ban inside the city limits is officially lifted,” Peebles said. “We’ve had enough good, soaking rains over the last week or two…
SkyWarrior to take over management of local airport
Don Flynn (standing) discusses the airport agreement as Larry Wettermark listens in foreground. In background are Calvin Grace, left, and Chuck Brooks. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Four members of the Atmore City Council approved during Monday’s (November 27) meeting a contract under which a Pensacola flight school will take over management of day-to-day operations at the local airport.The performance agreement between the city and SkyWarrior Flight Support Inc. will…
51st Pow Wow
Poarch’s annual gathering of the tribes is Thursday, Friday Dancers and drummers from 20 tribes are expected to compete this year. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Report Poarch Band of Creek Indians will present this week the 51st edition of the tribe’s Thanksgiving Pow Wow, which was formed in 1971 as a homecoming celebration for PBCI tribal members and has been held every year but two (during the COVID pandemic) since…