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Veterans Day programs planned
News Staff Report Several Veterans Day programs are planned this week and on Veterans Day, as well as the city’s program the day after Veterans Day. Perdido Elementary School The students, faculty and staff of Perdido Elementary / Middle School invite veterans and their immediate families to a Veterans Day celebration Wednesday. November 6, 8:30 a.m., in the school gym. This year’s program will feature a special guest speaker, the…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Daycare tragedy
3-year-old boy killed when sister backs car over him By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Rickey Lyons III might have grown up to be a famous doctor, singer or scientist. Now, no one will ever know. The 3-year-old, known affectionately as “Boobie” by family and friends, was struck by a car and killed last Thursday, October 31, as he and another child prepared to leave a local daycare center and…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
ECSO drug arrests include Atmore woman
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies made five arrests for possession of unlawful drugs over the most recent weekend, including that of an Atmore woman..   According to a press release issued by Sheriff Heath Jackson, the deputies used ECSO K-9 units to detect unlawful drugs during traffic stops.   On Saturday, Nov. 2, an ECSO deputy detected the odor of marijuana coming from a vehicle stopped on Poarch Road.  …
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
Ribbon cutting
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Atmore Community Home Care LLC Thursday, November 7. Shown are, from left, front, Emilee Waters, Vickie Carrier, Brandy Giger, Kim Himes, Candie Northey, Kristal Grace, administrator Alysia Presley, Samaria Boggan, Latressa Wilson, Karen Shepherd, Jeanne Weeks, Delois Wilson; back, Morgan Roberts, Bryan Crone, Kimberly Scott, Robbie Cale, James Kildow, Lisa Schneider, Jordan Barnett, Emily Wilson.
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Celebrating an anniversary
Ken and Jean Holcombe are celebrating an anniversary this month. The couple met at Buster Joyner’s Ice Cream Parlor when it was on South Main Street. They met in July and married November 19, 1951. When asked the secret to a long marriage, Jean said, “You’ve got to give. God’s help is the main thing.” Jean said she prayed before they married, “If he’s not the right one, put a…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago