Atmore News

Williams named to sports hall of fame
News Staff Report Lasheka D. Williams of Atmore was among the inductees in the 42nd Annual Miles College Sports Hall of Fame ceremony held October 4. Williams, the daughter of Theodis and Brenda Williams of Atmore, is a 2005 graduate of Escambia County High School. While in high school, she participated in softball, basketball, dance, and cheerleading. “While participating in sports, softball has always been my passion since being introduced…
Celebrating an anniversary
Ken and Jean Holcombe are celebrating an anniversary this month. The couple met at Buster Joyner’s Ice Cream Parlor when it was on South Main Street. They met in July and married November 19, 1951. When asked the secret to a long marriage, Jean said, “You’ve got to give. God’s help is the main thing.” Jean said she prayed before they married, “If he’s not the right one, put a…
Lions pin new member
By NANCY KARRICK Special to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club held its first meeting of November on November 7, 2019, at the Atmore Country Club. Lions President Bub Gideons called the meeting to order and Lion Patty Davis gave the invocation. Following the Pledge, Gideons introduced guests present. Lion Linda Ziglar, Global Service Chairman from Gulf Shores, assisted Gideons in pinning Leslie Henderson as a new member. She also…