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Atmore man arrested for 1st-degree theft
Garrick Hunnicutt Riley By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer No details were available on the arrest by this week’s press deadline, but the Escambia County Detention Center (ECDC) website shows that Poarch Creek Indians police arrested an Atmore man on charges he stole property valued at more than $2,500.According to the website, 46-year-old Christopher Damon Garrick was processed into the county jail on May 7 on one count of first-degree theft.Theft…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago
2022 Military service academy appointments
Congressman Jerry Carl One of the best parts of my job is nominating young men and women for appointments at one of our nation’s five military service academies each year. Whether it’s the Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, Military Academy (West Point), or the Naval Academy, each U.S. Senator or Representative may have a maximum of five cadets or midshipmen at each service academy charged to…
by Submitted Article access_time4 years ago
Mt. Pisgah celebrating pastor anniversary
Dr. Michael L. Wilson Sr. and First Lady Delois Wilson The members of Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate the 14th Year Anniversary of their Pastor, Dr. Michael L. Wilson Sr. and First Lady Delois Wilson, Sunday, May 15, 3 p.m. The guest church for the afternoon is Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, the Rev. Jimmy Prince, pastor.Mt. Pisgah is located at 2982 Jack Springs Road, Atmore.All are invited to…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
PCI appoints Hellmich to strategy, Communications position
Hellmich Special to Atmore News The Poarch Band of Creek Indians announces that Kristin Hellmich has been named the new Director of Strategy and Media Communications. Hellmich will be responsible for strategizing, implementing, and managing media relations, and new external media initiatives for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.Hellmich brings more than 15 years of experience in public relations, marketing, advertising, and communication strategy to the role. She most recently…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Memorial headstone dedication service held for Private John A. Rickard, CSA
Headstone marker with wreath By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News A ceremony, beautiful in its simplicity, yet full of pageantry and prayer, was held at the Judson Indian Cemetery in Atmore on May 7, to honor John A. Rikard. The ceremony was planned and executed by the Electra Semmes Colston Chapter 193, United Daughters of the Confederacy, The Society of the Order of the Southern Cross, Sons of Confederate Veterans…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago