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Mourning Robert Thrower
An untimely death brings communities and people together. Such was the case last week when the Poach Band of Creek Indians was joined by surrounding communities in mourning the loss of Robert Thrower. Thrower, the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, was well known in this area and throughout Indian Country. As people spoke of his death, one comment was repeated countless times, “We lost a wealth of knowledge.” Thrower knew more…
Rathsack honored
Each year, the Atmore Community Hospital Auxiliary honors a volunteer who epitomizes the spirit and work of the Auxiliary. At the annual banquet held Thursday, July 6, Judy Rathsack, center, was honored by her peers as Volunteer of the Year. At left is Auxiliary President Patsy Brown, at right ACH President Doug Tanner. For more on the banquet, see page 5A of the July 12 edition of Atmore News.
Thanks for showing your colors!
Myrna Monroe enjoyed working on the flag insert we had in Atmore News Wednesday, June 28. The project was her idea and she embraced it. Lucy Swift was the first to send us a message in appreciation for the flag. Suzanne Barnett was the second, letting us know her flag was “flying.” We took some pictures of the flag displayed around town. Obviously we couldn’t take them all, and we…
Thrower killed in accident
EVERGREEN POST – A single-vehicle crash at 2 p.m. today, July 4, has claimed the life of an Atmore man. Robert Glenn Thrower, 55, was killed when the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer he was driving ran off the road, struck an embankment and over turned. Thrower, who was not using a seatbelt, was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred on U.S. 29 at the 22.80 mile marker…
BOE votes to consolidate – ACM students going to RPES and ECMS (UPDATED 7-3-17)
After months of consideration, the Escambia County Board of Education voted in a called meeting Thursday, June 29, to consolidate A.C. Moore Elementary with Rachel Patterson Elementary School and Escambia County Middle School. After much discussion at the table Thursday, Chairman Willie J. Grissett called for a roll call vote. Board members Kevin Hoomes, Coleman Wallace, Danny Benjamin, Mike Edwards and W.J. Grissett voted yes for the consolidation. David Nolin…