Atmore News

5 EA players in All-Star game
By PAOLO GORME News Sports Writer This past Friday, December 1, the AISA held its annual All-Star football game in the Crampton Bowl in Montgomery. Five talented players from Escambia Academy were selected to play in the game. Those players were Fred Flavors, who wore 27; Jamie Welker, who wore 70; Jojo Nance, who wore 52; Jojo Carpenter, who wore 81; and Louie Turner, who wore 19. They were all…
Wawbeek VFD gets boost from Gulf Coast RC&D
Wawbeek Fire Department and Gulf Coast Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Council, State Senator Greg Albritton and State Representative Alan Baker recently announced a $5,800 grant from Gulf Coast RC&D to the Wawbeek Fire Department. The fire department received funds to upgrade equipment and better serve the community. The funds were used to purchase updated equipment for the departments vehicles. “The wench and toolboxes purchased with this grant will better…
Destiny honors seniors
Destiny Worship Center’s 11th Annual Citywide Senior Citizen Appreciation Day was held Saturday evening, December 2. Dr. Bernard and Felicia Bishop planned an evening of fun and fellowship for area seniors. For the first time, Bernard missed the event due to illness. Shown, seniors join in a congregational song to start the evening.
Christmas cheer at Perdido E/M School
By GERRI MCDONALD Special to Atmore News  Christmas is just around the corner, and Perdido School held their annual Christmas in Perdido event Saturday, December 2. Vendors showcased everything from homemade cinnamon rolls and Christmas decorations to vinyl decals, jewelry, and much more. Also, school librarian Trachy Miller was holding a book fair in the library. While parents enjoyed the shopping, children were treated to Breakfast with Santa. They enjoyed a…
Harris attends dinner, reunion in NY
Barbara Poole Harris of Atmore attended a special Thanksgiving dinner this year. Actually, it was a dinner and a reunion of the Haigler, Poole, Crenshaw families held in Jamaica, New York. The dinner was hosted by James and Irene Poole Haigler. By the way, Irene Poole Haigler founded the event and announced it would now be an annual event. Those attending were James Haigler, Irene Poole Haigler, Jewel Poole, Ann…