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GECA presents ‘Jungle Book’
A rehearsal scene from “Jungle Book” By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts presents “Jungle Book” Feb. 24-27. Tickets will be available on www.gecarts.org or at the door. For those who don’t use the Internet, tickets will be available at Atmore News, 128 S. Main, Wednesday, February 23. Note, in-person ticket sales will be one day only, and no phone reservations will be accepted. Blue…
by Sherry Digmon access_time4 years ago
RP Star Students
The Rachel Patterson Elementary School Star Students for January are, from left, first row, Cory Webb, Ja’Maria Black, Alayna Bell, Dakayla Kidd, Kayden Tucker, Ty’Quaiz George, Jesus Montalvo, King Thomas; middle, Jakaylia Forney, Gabrielle Thames, Brianna Leatherwood, James Wilson, Jr., Omari Webb, Kaylor Gibson, Tamarian Webb, Kayden Mobley; back, Braelyn Smith, Brayleigh Staples, Morgan Rodgers, Kenedi Stallworth, Nyasia Moton, Kamden Dawson, Ma’Kayla Jones. Not pictured are Jadyn Flowers and A’dajah…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Lifetime Achievement Award
reflects McNeil’s community commitment
James McNeil poses with his Lifetime Achievement Award By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Local businessman James McNeil has never really asked for any recognition in exchange for the things he does to help make life better for residents of Atmore and the small, mostly rural communities that surround it. But people have apparently taken notice.McNeil was honored recently by Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce with the organization’s 2021 Lifetime Achievement…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago
Obituaries, week of February 16,2022
Glenn Doyle McGhee Sr.  Mr. Glenn Doyle McGhee Sr., age 78, passed away, Monday, February 7, 2022 in Pensacola, Fla. He has resided most of his life in Pensacola. He was a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and retired there with many years of employment with IT department. He served in the United States Army with over twenty years of service. He enjoyed listening to country…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago