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DAR Good Citizens for 2024-25
Martin Robinson Young Special to Atmore News The Fort Mims Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution announces the DAR Good Citizens from three area high schools. The students were selected from the Senior Class of each school based on qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism to an outstanding degree.The DAR Good Citizens for 2024-25 are Ana Chesley Robinson from Escambia Academy, Ariyana Gabrielle Young from…
by Atmore News access_time4 days ago
Candlelight memorial
Despite the inclement weather Tuesday, December 10, dozens of folks attended Johnson Quimby Funeral Home’s Candlelight Memorial Service. For some, this is the first event attended in the holiday season. For all, it’s a time to reflect on those who are no longer with us. Shown, Hazel Rolin lights a candle in memory of her husband of 65 years, Ardis Rolin, who passed away in June.
by Atmore News access_time4 days ago
Choir, bands present winter concert
The ECHS Choir directed by Conrad Weber The ECHS Wind Ensemble, conducted by D.K. Grissett, prepares to perform By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher An evening of music was held Thursday, December 12, as the Escambia County Middle School Concert Band, the Escambia County High School Choir, and the Escambia County High School Wind Ensemble presented their winter concerts.Conrad Weber directed the choir in “Psalm 23 (I Am Not Alone)” with guest…
by Sherry Digmon access_time4 days ago
Felony arrests
Women jailed after separate incidents at local restaurants By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The following felony arrests were among those reported by officers of the Atmore Police Department during the period December 6-13:Shivoyer English English The 43-year-old McDavid, Fla. woman was arrested December 7 on a felony drug possession charge after police responded to the McDonald’s on South Main Street, where she was reportedly throwing food at vehicles.Police reports show…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 days ago
Obituaries, week of December 18, 2024
Douglas Allen Bowen Bowen Mr. Douglas Allen Bowen, age 65, of Nokomis, Fla. passed away Monday, December 9, 2024 in Pensacola, Fla.  He was born to James and Gloria Jeanette Byrd Bowen. He retired from Stone Container after many years of service. He enjoyed fishing, grilling, football, and NASCAR. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Shanna Bowen. Mr. Bowen is survived by his wife of…
by Atmore News access_time2 weeks ago