Month: September 2018

Atmore News

Obituaries for the week of September 2, 2018
Barbara Covan Wilson Mrs. Barbara Covan Wilson, age 79, passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 in Pensacola, Fla. She was a native and life-long resident of Century, Fla. She was a retired lunch room manager at Northview High School, Century High School, Bratt Elementary and Century Elementary with thirty-one years of service. She was a member of Byrneville Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Taste of the South only 2 weeks away
Taste of the South is Thursday, September 20. There will four awards presented – Best Taste Commercial, Best Taste Amateur, Best Dessert, and Best Decorated Booth. Tickets are $10 for five tastes. You can get tickets from Chamber Ambassadors and Chamber board members. Stop by Atmore News and pick up your tickets from board member Myrna Monroe.
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
First RP Star Students of the year
The first Star Students of the school year were honored Friday, August 31, at Rachel Patterson Elementary School. They had special visitors. Brandon James with the Atmore/PCI Animal Shelter brought two shelter dogs to be in the picture. You may read about RP’s relationship with the shelter on page 1A. Shown with Brandon at far left, are Star Students for August, from left, first row, Tro’Darrius McWilliams, Jah’Liyah Dawson, Jayla…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
The Quilt of Valor
Raising awareness, raising funds Special to Atmore News Valor means great acts of courage in the face of danger, especially in battle. Medals are awarded for acts of valor. Awards of valor signify bravery, courage, nerve, daring, fearlessness, audacity, boldness, heroism and spirit. In Judges 6:12 God calls and empowers men to be mighty men of valor. By doing so, they are invited to become one of God’s choice warriors.…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Habitat has a tag
Special to Atmore News The Escambia County Habitat for Humanity now has an opportunity for every owner of a vehicle in the county to help with the organization’s mission. Lisa Tindell, executive director for the local affiliate, said the introduction of a new option for car tag purchases gives everyone a chance to donate to the mission of the organization. “We are so excited to have this option as a…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago