Month: May 2021

Principal Amy Cabaniss helps ECHS football and basketball team members light candles in Shears’ memory By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter A large crowd gathered at Herbert Barnes Field Thursday, May 6 at Escambia County High School to honor the late Coach John Earl Shears Jr. Shears, a physical education teacher, head basketball coach, assistant football coach and Marine Corps veteran, passed away suddenly late last month at his home in West…

Everyone, please say hello to this cutie! Woody is just hanging out waiting for his “furever” family to come adopt him! Woody is a 2-year-old brindle and white mix that is super friendly with other dogs and people. He enjoys cuddle time just as much as he does play time.Woody is up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a $100 adoption fee, which includes neuter.Please make plans…

Application deadline is Saturday A new faith-based mentoring program is forming to provide young ladies – ages 12 to 21 – with “tools and resources to build confidence, value and find their inherent strength and purpose.”Prima Girl is a six-month program designed to teach young ladies how to become empowered, independent, successful women. The program is taught by mental health and guidance counselors with over 35 years of experience combined.The…

Anne Hetzel with her award By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met May 5, in the Mayson Auditorium of Atmore Community Hospital. The meeting was called to order by Lion Candace Wooten who also led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Lion Kevin Garrett gave the blessing. Former Thomasville Leo member Shelby Henry was introduced as a guest.Lion Anne Hetzel was presented the Diamond Centennial…

Dr. Kevin Garrett, left, and Dr. Tim Tew Mayor Jim Staff, left, and Rev. Jim Thorpe Dietrich Bondurant and Linda Godwin Willonette and John Hammond Commander Dave Graham By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Though smaller in scope and attendance than in previous years, the local observance of the National Day of Prayer was no less heartfelt and sincere.Linda Godwin coordinated the event which took place Thursday, May 6, at noon, in…