Day: November 27, 2019

The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Southern Roots Boutique and Bridal Thursday, November 21. Chamber board members, friends and family joined in the celebration. Shown are, from left, Ronna Therrell, Paul Therrell, Ciara Therrell, Baylynn Lehman, Anissa Watson, Shawn Rounsavall, Kelly Cravens, Yolanda Watson, Emilee Waters, AJ Beachy, Tom Tschida, Emily Wilson, Glenda Ziegler.

Special to Atmore News The Atmore Community Hospital Auxiliary invites you to participate in their Tree of Love fundraiser. This annual project uses donations to purchase equipment as well as furnishings and supplies for the hospital. Some of the purchases made in 2019 include one Arjo walker and one car simulator for therapy services, four recliner beds and one computer all totaling over $15,000. Other purchases are pending at this…

Special to Atmore News Atmore Community Hospital (ACH) Therapy Services has announced that ACH Auxiliary Services has made a $4,000 donation towards the purchase of a car transfer simulator. ACH Auxiliary Services are all community volunteers. “We are so very thankful for the contribution towards the car simulator,” ACH Therapy Services Manager Loren Taylor said. “The simulator allows our staff the ability to provide exemplary care to the community, while…

By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter After suffering a heavy-hearted end to the football season, the Bulldogs of J.U. Blacksher School have switched gears from the gridiron to the court as the Bulldogs have won three of their first four basketball games. On Thursday, November 21, JUB defeated McKenzie High 69-32. Senior K.D. Rabb scored 26 points to lead the way. Rabb was 10-for-17 in two-point field goals, made one three-point…

By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Escambia County High’s Blue Devils are still seeking their groove. The Blue Devils dropped to 1-3 on the season with a 55-43 loss to B.C. Rain last Thursday, November 21. Three ECHS players hit double figures. Sheldon Williams, who scored 14 points, and Trevon Lambert (13) led the Blue Devils offense during the matchup. Allen Patterson added 10 points. Jacob Dinden added four points and…