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PCI’s first employee retires after 48 years
Glenda Carlton leaves a legacy of dedication and impact Carlton Special to Atmore News Glenda Carlton, the first employee to be hired by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI), is retiring after 48 years of service. Her story is one of simple beginnings and an overwhelming desire to contribute her best talents to the people, community, and Tribe that she loves so much.Hired seven months out of high school,…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Obituaries, week of February 14, 2024
Carole Bondurant Hamilton Mrs. Carole Bondurant Hamilton, age 78, of Atmore, Ala. passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024.  A memorial service will be held Sunday, February 18, 2024 at l p.m. at Jubilee Full Gospel Church, 4501 Highway 41, Brewton, Ala.. Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements. Thomas Calvin “TC” Jordan Mr. Thomas Calvin “TC” Jordan, age 85, a native of Flomaton, Ala. and resident of Byrneville, Fla.,…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Honoring a legacy, contributions
The head table, from left, Zickeyous Byrd, Shawn Goolsby, Dr. Michele Collier, Harold Dailey, Rev. Rodtric Robinson, Bea Forniss, Pastor Michael Arnold, Loumeek White Rosa Parks Award presented to Pastor Michael Jackson, right, by Sheila Johnson-Williams Trail Blazer Citizens Award presented to Brian Stallworth, left, by Vasaroy Johnson Certificate of Recognition presented to Voncile Stallworth by Rep. Alan Baker, right. At left is family friend Ray Dees. Flag presented to…
by Sherry Digmon access_time2 years ago
Emergency repairs at high school
The cafeteria’s most dangerous area was cordoned off by sawhorses and yellow tape. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The Escambia County Board of Education, sitting two members short when the decision was made, approved during a February 2 special called meeting an emergency-declaration resolution that will speed up replacement of weather-damaged flooring in the cafeteria at Escambia County High School.The damage was caused by the contraction of floor tiles due…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago
Female suspect attacks police, spits in officer’s face
Lassiter By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore woman, apparently under the influence of illicit drugs, was jailed for the second time in less than three months on felony drug possession charges after she fought with and spit on city police officers who investigated a report that she was acting strangely.According to police reports, officers responded February 1 to a Jack Springs Road address after a call from a person…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago