Category: Community

By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher A long-standing reunion in Atmore is the annual Escambia County Training School Golden Eagles Alumni Gathering held in the fall. Although the event was not held in 2020 and 2021 due to Covid, it was well-attended in 2022, and alumni are encouraged to attend and fellowship one with another again.This year, the Gathering is set for Friday, September 29, at David’s Catfish.Following is the schedule:Meet and…

Rachel Patterson Elementary School recognized their first Star Students of the year Friday, September 1. Star Students for August are, from left, first row, Bryce Hansell, Emmaleigh Cook, Jodeci Gross, Camryn Watson, Emiline Harris, Anastasia Taylor, Tommy Kyles, Rowen Gentry, Addison Hull, second row, Weston Cotton, Indya House, Seth Graves, Malaysia McCants, Khaydance Black, Gabrianna Foster, Christopher Lowe, King Thomas, Bryleigh Williams, Ivorionna Kyles; third row, Ahmarie Mann, Lilly Kate…

Check out the new arrivals at Atmore Public Library. Patrons rate new arrivalsSeveral patrons are sharing their opinions of the new books they’ve read. Five stars is the top rating. Patricia Gibbs: I Will Find You by Harlan Coben 5 stars Gay Drew: Identity by Nora Roberts 5 stars Linda Ellison: Obsessed by James Patterson  5 stars Fiction The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden The Housemaid’s Secret by Freida McFadden Happiness…

More than 200 Troy University students studied around the world during the 2022-23 school year. Students studied in various programs on 5 continents in nearly 20 different countries to earn academic credit as well gain international awareness.Atmore students who studied abroad are Destini Bethea and Nakieyah Robinson.

Bailey Lancaster, Garrett Cornelius Mr. and Mrs. Steven Walter Lancaster of Atmore announce the engagement of their daughter, Bailey Colleen, formerly of Atmore and now residing in Smyrna, Georgia, to Mr. Garrett Wayne Cornelius, formerly of Hanceville, Alabama, and now residing in Alpharetta, Georgia.Miss Lancaster is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wendell Brantley of Atmore and the late Mr. and Mrs. John Houston Lancaster, Sr., of Repton, Alabama.…