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News Staff Report The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts’ production of “Young Frankenstein” opens this week for an eight-performance run. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, seating is limited to 60 seats per show. By special arrangement, GECA will have shows on Thursday, June 18, Friday, June 19, Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21, as well as June 25-28.  The show will run for two weekends. Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows will…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Obituaries, week of June 14, 2020
Judge G. Lloyd Mr. Judge G. Lloyd, age 78, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Monday, June 8, 2020 in Atmore. He was born in Frisco City, Ala. to the late John and Issie Lloyd. He was a retired foreman of Scott Paper Company/Kimberly Clark with over thirty-seven years of service. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and woodworking. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Bessie, Charlie Mae, Luverne,…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Gentle giant!
Handsome Hercules is a seven-year-old, 70-pound, male mastiff mix. Hercules has an awesome disposition and is a big baby who would love to find a family of his own to snuggle up with. He is up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a $100 adoption fee, which includes neuter. Please make plans to come meet Hercules – by appointment only – Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m.…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Active hurricane season on the horizon
By MAGGIE LAWRENCE Special to Atmore News AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – This year’s hurricane season appears to be developing into an active one. Now, only a few days from the official beginning of hurricane season (June 1), three storms have already been named. Two named storms developed before June 1 while a third earned the name Cristobal on Tuesday. Forecaster predictions for 2020 For the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season, which…
by Submitted Article access_time6 years ago