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Rock City
By Harvey H. (“Hardy”) Jackson I’ve seen London, I’ve seen France And I’ve seen Rock City When I was growing up in lower Alabama, some folks from Tennessee arrived in our area. They worked out a deal with a local farmer just south of town that they would paint his barn if he would let them put a sign on the roof where it could be seen from the road.…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
Obituaries for the week of May 31, 2017
Margaret Ann Mayo Bryan Mrs. Margaret Ann Mayo Bryan, age 87, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017 in Jay, Fla. She was a native of Century, Fla. and has resided in Poplar Dell, Fla. for the past sixty-eight years. She was a member of the Poplar Dell Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her a son, Fred Bryan. Mrs. Bryan is survived by her husband of sixty-eight years,…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Atmore Memorial Day observance cancelled
Billy Gates, commander of Atmore’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7016, announced early this morning (Monday, May 29) that the Memorial Day observance planned for today has been canceled due to the threat of bad weather. “Due to the weather I have decided to cancel all program activities today,” Gates said in an email to all program participants. “Everyone stay home, stay safe and stay well.” Gates said the cancellation…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Obituaries for the week of May 24, 2017
Crystal Fillingim Criswell Mrs. Crystal Fillingim Criswell, age 38, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017 in Pensacola, Fla. She was born in Flomaton, Ala., former resident of Jay, Fla., where she graduated from high school. She has been a resident of the McDavid and Walnut Hill, Fla. for the past 19 years. She was a member of the Bratt Assembly of God Church where she taught children bible study. She…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Retirees honored
Sixteen employees with the Escambia County school system were honored with a reception Tuesday, May 16, at Flomaton High School. The 16 represented almost 400 years in the system. Only five attended the reception, but all were recognized. Debra Hester McCann, teacher, 35.79 years, retired at A.C. Moore Elementary Lawrence Goldsmith, culinary arts teacher, 22 years, retired at Escambia County High School Vangela Franklin, teacher aide, 25.90 years, retired at…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago