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Two members of Homecoming Royalty were crowned Friday, October 15, at Escambia County High School. Homecoming Queen is Claudaya Crenshaw. Homecoming King is Zachariah Harris. Claudaya is the daughter of Miriam Staples and Claude Crenshaw. Zachariah is the son of Marilyn Sharp.

Jamison Janes, right, was crowned Escambia Academy Homecoming Queen Friday night, October 15. She was crowned by Kyla Lee, left, 2019 Homecoming Queen. Jamison is the daughter of Jerry and Danna Janes.

By Bonnie Bartel Latino Special to Atmore News Ten of Atmore’s 1961 Sr League Baseball All Stars will return home this Saturday. Look for them after 1130 a.m. when they make two presentations to the Atmore Historical Society at Heritage Park.  Over a year ago I received a call from my childhood Atmore friend Ricky Webb. The back yards of our parents’ homes on  S. Trammell and S. Carney Streets were on the katywampus side of adjacent. I have a soft spot…

Gartman By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Apple Inc. has warned consumers that scam artists are trying to bilk their victims by using cards issued by the world’s largest technology company. Those scammers have brought their ruse to Atmore, and they’re using the name of a local preacher to try and separate locals from their money.Andy Gartman, pastor of Atmore First United Methodist Church, confirmed this week reports that the shady…

Purvis Family members and other mourners watch as four of the tribute planes soar above the grave site. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A crowd of about 75 people turned out last Friday (October 8) to say goodbye to Leonard Purvis. Tears were shed and a sense of loss was evident during the final rites for the local man, who passed away October 4, but there were also smiles from…