October 18, 2017 - Page 4 of 7

Atmore News

NHS winning float (with parade photo gallery)

Northview High School’s homecoming parade was held Friday, October 13, ahead of the game that night against Pensacola Catholic Crusaders. The senior class took the honors for the winning float in the parade. The theme was Roast the Crusaders. For more photos from the NHS homecoming, view our photo gallery. News photos by Ditto Gorme

True colors

The Escambia Academy Cougar Pride Color Run was held Saturday, October 14. The walk / run featured a designated 5K course. During the race, participants were doused with color at various color stations ending with one final color celebration at the finish line. The turn-out was good for the first event of this kind at EA. Shown are participants at the end of the run. News photo by Ditto Gorme

Ribbon cutting

The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed We Are Family Home Care Services to the business community with a ribbon cutting Monday, October 16. We Are Family operates in the United Bank Incubator on Church Street. Shown at the ribbon cutting are, from left, front, Jordan Barnett, Minister Robert White, Quinten Frye, Adrian Frye, Patricia Cross, Wilma Hamilton Wilson, Gwen Frye, Ruth Watson; back, Mallorie Beachy, Jennifer Sanders, Bob Jones,…

AG speaks at GOP meeting

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, right, a native of Atmore, was the guest speaker at the October 16 meeting of the Escambia County Republican Executive Committee at Acapulco Mexican Restaurant. Marshall talked about his childhood here and his responsibilities as the state’s 48th attorney general. At left are State Senator Greg Albritton of Atmore and his wife Debbie.

Contract awarded for water project

A Citronelle contractor’s bid for major upgrades to the Freemanville water system was accepted last week by the Escambia County Commission. The project, funded primarily through a Community Development Block Grant, will provide improved sewer service, water flow and fire protection for residents of the community through the replacement of antiquated water lines, placement of new service lines and the addition of seven new fire hydrants. The commission accepted the $286,175 bid submitted by…

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