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Obituaries, week of August 10, 2022
Rosie Lee McGougin Byrd Mrs. Rosie Lee McGougin Byrd, age 81, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022 in Bay Minette, Ala.  She was born in Brewton, Ala. to the late James and Inez Lowe McGougin. She was a member of Little Rock Church of Assembly of the Lord Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Carl Winston Byrd, Sr. Mrs. Byrd is survived by…
A.C. Moore pre-K dress code clarification
Special to Atmore News Pre-K classes at A.C. Moore will begin the same time as all public school classes. Following is a clarification for the dress code at A.C. Moore. Shirts (boys/girls): Red, white, and gray polo style shirts and blouses with collars. No logos larger than a quarter monogrammed on shirts and blouses. Spirit / club t-shirts are to be worn on Fridays only.Pants / skirts / dresses /…
New EA coach
Webster takes over boys basketball program Webster By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer There’s no doubt Jerome Webster knows basketball and how to coach it. But the veteran volunteer coach, selected recently to head up Escambia Academy’s boys team, knows he’s sailing into uncharted waters.“It’s going to be a big difference,” said Webster, who was a volunteer coach at Escambia County High School for several years. “I have to adjust to…
‘Cheaper by the Dozen’ opens next week
News Staff Report The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts’ next production is “Cheaper by the Dozen.” Show dates are August 11-14 and August 18-21. Tickets will be available at a later date. No phone reservations are being accepted. There are two casts for this show. Following are casts lists. Red Cast Father – Dietrich Bondurant Mother – Katherine Eby Anne – Hannah Mascaro Ernestine – Breely Richardson Martha –…
Atmore home a total loss after Monday fire
Poarch Firefighter David Conde (at top) pulls away a gable vent as Atmore Firefighter DeMarcus McMillian prepares to pass a hose to him. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore home was declared a total loss, mainly from damage caused by black, acrid smoke and massive amounts of water after a small army of firefighters spent nearly two hours Monday (August 1) battling a fire that was fueled by smoldering…