Author: Atmore News

As one of Main Street Atmore’s sponsors, First National Bank & Trust donated $5,000 to the Façade Incentive program. The bank will also donate proceeds from the Celebrity Waiter event held earlier this month. Shown at the check presentation Thursday, October 13, are, from left, Paul Oberkirch and Stephen Van Pelt with FNB&T, and Sheilo Faircloth, Shinora Redmond and Dale Ash with Main Street Atmore.

HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) held their group meeting Friday October 14, at the Atmore Public Library. Director Hope Lassiter read a story about fall, then everyone made a fall wreath with fall colored leaves. Shown are, from left, front, Ziva and James Mcilwain, Manny Gifford, Avayah Mcilwain, Layla Rollin, Jordan Booker; middle, Morgan Brynn and Easton Boone, Hillary Griffis, Jocie Gifford, Brittany, Michael, Mercy and Stewart…

American Legion Billy Glenn Rushing Post 90 Commander Dave Graham announces a cooperative event with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7016 in Atmore. Local veterans organizations will conduct a flag retirement at the Veterans Monument in front of Atmore City Hall, Friday, November 11, 10 a.m. Seating will be available.Members of both organizations will conduct a formal retirement ceremony for “Old Glory.” Everyone is invited to witness the respectful…

Escambia County High School honored senior band members, cheerleaders and football players during Senior Night, Friday, October 14, the Blue Devils’ last home game for this season.(Information listed was provided by ECHS.) #33 D’andre Weaver, escorted by Coach Devon Robinson #55 Carmelo Turner, escorted by his parents, Jason Turner and Deborah Crenshaw #6 LaCarlos Thomas, escorted by his father, LaCarlos Thomas, and his grandmother, Deborah Thomas #0 Anthony McCants, escorted…