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Creek Travel Stores launch blanket drive for the homeless
Special to Atmore News Creek Travel Stores (CTS) announces the launch of its annual Blanket Drive for the Homeless, which began October 15 and runs to November 25, 2024. This initiative aims to provide warmth and comfort to those in need during the upcoming winter months in partnership with The Flight Deck in Pensacola, a steadfast supporter of the Heavenly Blessings Thrift Store and Shelter for over three decades.CTS invites…
Lions donate to Prima Girl, diabetic students
Stephanie Alaniz, left, and Lion Sara Smith Lion Joyce Petty, left, and Marlo Young By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met October 16, in the Mayson Auditorium at Atmore Community Hospital.President Lion Joyce Petty opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, followed by the prayer given by the Rev. Mike Von Keyserling.Lion Joyce passed around sign-up sheets for the Lions booth…
ECTS holds 20th Gathering
Attendees at the Escambia County Training School Gathering By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher The annual Escambia County Training School Alumni Gathering was held Friday, October 18. This marked the 20th anniversary of the reunion which spans all grades at ECTS.“This year’s event was very special because it paid homage to nine teachers who are still with us dating back to 1957,” program coordinator Anne Powell said.The theme for this year’s event…
Obituaries, week of October 23, 2024
Ja’Kyran Alias Watkins Ja’Kyran Alias Watkins (Goom), age 17, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024. He was born in Andalusia, Ala. to Takisha Ingram (Johnny Holloway) and Kelvin Watkins (Jeanna Gillis). He was a student at hillcrest High School in the class of 2027. He had a passion for fishing, football and playing video games. He touched the lives of those around him with his kind heart and infectious smile.…
Busy morning
Atmore firefighters respond to predawn Friday fire, collision The GMC wound up on its side in a ditch, almost buried under trees, bushes and leaves. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore Fire Department (AFD) personnel didn’t get a lot of sleep last Friday (October 11), at least not during the predawn hours. From a few minutes before 4 a.m. until the sun started to appear on the horizon, AFD crews…