Month: February 2020

Josh Frye

EA wins 7th AISA 2A powerlifting title in 9 years
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Tyler Newton broke a state record, and Chase Bell broke two, to lead the way as Escambia Academy captured its seventh Class 2A state title in the last nine years during the 2020 AISA State Powerlifting Championship Meet at Pickens Academy on February 18. In addition to capturing the state championship, EA also finished first overall. “We went into meet with 24 overall state records,”…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
DWC holding pastor appreciation services
The congregation of Destiny Worship Center is planning a series of services – Pastor’s Love Celebration – for Pastor and Leading Lady Dr. Bernard and Felicia Bishop. The theme for the celebration is Steadfast & Unmoveable, 1 Corinthians 15:58. The first service, Love Banquet, is set for Saturday, March 7, at 6 p.m., with speaker Pastor Danny Stevens. Love celebration services are as follows: * Wednesday, March 11, 7 p.m.,…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
We can’t let up in the fight against gun-grabbers
The Second Amendment is under attack like never before in our nation’s history, but I am leading the fight to preserve your constitutional rights. Last year, just weeks after taking power, House Democrats passed a bill to limit the constitutional right to own guns. Their misguided legislation would do nothing to address the underlying problem behind actions of mass violence. That bill, H.R. 8, would prevent lawful gun owners from…
by Submitted Article access_time5 years ago
Lions honor Van Pelt
Special to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met in the Mayson Auditorium at Atmore Community Hospital on February 19 with 25 members present. Lion President Bub Gideons opened the meeting and Kevin Garrett gave the invocation. Lion Bub led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Membership awards were presented to Stephen Van Pelt for 25 years of Lions membership. Certificates and pins will be presented…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
HIPPY goes to the fire department
HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) held their group meeting with the Atmore Fire Department Friday, February 21. Shown are, from left, firefighter Jesse Boone, Captain Zack Stewart, Kimberly and Kinley Brown, James McIlwain, Lilly Burton, Bryton Steele, Jase Eubanks, Noah Copenhaver, Colby McIlwain, Jameson and Emilee Sanks, Justin and Addilyn Carrisal, Jayce Brown, Anna Marie Bledsoe, Vicki Bishop (HIPPY team leader), Tammie Lassiter, Gabby Douglas and Hattie…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago