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Mayfest 2023
Little Miss (4-6), from left, Little Miss Mayfest – Laura Kate Lee; 1st Alternate – Ava Brielle Culliver; 2nd Alternate – Rori-Kate McGhee. Ava Brielle Culliver also won Miss People’s Choice. Petite Miss (7-9), from left, Petite Miss Mayfest – Greenlee Harper Rolin; 1st Alternate – Natalie Grace Bell; 2nd Alternate – Gracelyn Isabella Hawsey Junior Miss (10-12), Junior Miss Mayfest – Magdalene “Maggie” Gordon. Not pictured: 1st Alternate – Molly Elizabeth…
by Sherry Digmon access_time3 years ago
Obituaries, week of May 10, 2023
Betty Lou McGhee Caraway              Caraway Mrs. Betty Lou McGhee Caraway, age 76, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023 surrounded by family. She was born in Atmore to Reverend Mace and Elba “Coot” McGhee. She was a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. She retired after 41 years of service as PCI Property Control Coordinator.  She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Evon Menzel and…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Indicted
Grand jury charges Rounsavall with murder, perjury in son’s death Rounsavall By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Escambia County grand jury has handed up a three-count indictment against Atmore businessman Shawn Rounsavall, 52, charging that he was not only responsible for causing the February 27 death of his toddler son, but also that he lied about his financial position during his initial court appearance.The indictment was handed up April 21,…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
Coach George Mosby Drive dedicated
At the dedication, Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Mosby By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer It is only fitting that the road into and out of Houston Avery Park be renamed in honor of George Stewart Mosby.The veteran educator, known locally as “Coach Mosby,” gained a high degree of notoriety as a teacher and football and basketball coach at Escambia County Training School but was even more widely known for the four-plus…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Hall of Fame induction ceremony is Saturday
The 2023 Atmore Hall of Fame induction ceremony is this Saturday, May 6, 6 p.m., at The Club on Highway 21. A meet-and-greet time will be held from 5:30 to 6, but everyone is asked to be seated by 6.Tickets for the ceremony (which includes the catered meal) are $25 each.Please note the following: Everyone must have a ticket to attend, this includes children. No one without a ticket will…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago