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Hall of Fame to induct Dale Ash
Seven outstanding citizens will be inducted in the Atmore Area Hall of Fame April 28: Athletics – Willie Parker and Earl Miller; Government – Stephanie Bryan and Weldon Vickrey; Business – Dale Ash and Bill Farr; Medicine – Ima Joan Helton-Crawford The induction ceremony and dinner will be held Saturday, April 28, 6 p.m., at The Club, Highway 21, Atmore. Tickets, $25 each, are available at Atmore News. Note: Everyone…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Honoring Vietnam veterans
Atmore VFW Auxiliary #7016 is hosting the Fifth Annual Vietnam Veterans Day Saturday, March 31, 4 p.m., in the Atmore YMCA. Scheduled guest speakers include U.S. Congressman Bradley Byrne, VFW State Commander Dennis Doherty, and VFW Auxiliary State President Donna Howell. All Vietnam veterans and their families are invited. The event is open to the public.
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Suspect, victim identified in Atmore drive-by shooting
An Atmore teen was arrested February 27 by Atmore police and charged with the attempted murder of another teen who was critically injured in a drive-by shooting. According to Escambia County Detention Center records, the shooter – De’Andre Lamar Mitchell, 17, of a Tumbling Lane address – is being held under $100,000 bond on one count of attempted murder. The nature of the crime resulted in the automatic charging of…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Ribbon cutting, open house Chamber After Hours
The ribbon cutting for Healthy Minds Consulting was actually three events in one – ribbon cutting, open house and Chamber Business After Hours. Chamber board members, friends and family attended to wish owner Leilani Mason well in her business. Above, prior to everyone gathering for a group picture, a ribbon cutting was held, from left, Chamber Directory Emily Harp, owner Leilani Mason, Morgan Mason, Chamber President Brandy Giger. Below, from…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
Just in case – Active shooter drill conducted at vacant school building
Local and area authorities hope the lessons reaffirmed in last week’s training exercise will never be used. But they want to be ready, just in case. Law enforcement officers from eight area agencies, along with two groups of local firefighters and crews from three emergency medical responders combined for an Active Shooter Refresher Course, held February 21 at the vacant A.C. Moore Elementary School building in Atmore. Chief Deputy Mike…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago