Atmore News

New arrivals at the library
Check out the new arrivals at Atmore Public Library. Patrons rate new arrivalsSeveral patrons are sharing their opinions of the new books they’ve read. Five stars is the top rating. Carolyn Morris: Enemies and Allies by Joel Rosenberg – 5 stars Rene Bunch: The Noise by James Patterson – 5 stars Milton Adams: Enemy at the Gates by Kyle Mills – 5 stars Gay Drew: Peril by Bob Woodward –…
JUB Homecoming Court
J.U. Blacksher High School’s homecoming is Friday, October 22, with the parade at 2 p.m.; pregame at 6 p.m.; and homecoming game at 7 p.m. Shown are members of the Homecoming Court, starting at bottom left, Abbiegal Stephens (7th Grade), Cara English (8th Grade), Averie Hall (9th Grade), Kristen Lambert (10th Grade), Bella Parmer (11th Grade), Cheyan Gibson (12th Grade), Laci Peavy (12th Grade).
Escambia County High School Alumni Tea Thursday, October 14
Class of 2006, from left, Markita Brown, Ashley Thomas, Kayla Weaver Class of 1996, from left, Jacqueline Boatwright, Chris McGhee, Marlo Young Class of 1991, from left, seated, Lana Jacobson Blackmon, Mandy Stabler Emmons, Felicia Riley, Tammy Harris Garrett, Matthew Skipper; standing, Patrick Craft, Kimberly Anderson, John Skipper, Robbie Johnson Class of 2011, from left, Ashley Madison, Jasmine Martin, Brooke Mauldin, Tamela Staples Class of 1981, from left, Bonnie Johnson,…
State building dedicated to O. H. “Buddy” Sharpless
Mr. Sharpless at the recent building dedication held in his honor in Montgomery. A legend in county government By BONNIE BARTEL LATINOSpecial to Atmore News O. H. Sharpless, III, or simply ”Buddy” as he is known in Montgomery, just as he was during his early formative years here in Atmore, was honored recently when a state building was dedicated in his name. On August 12 this year, former work colleagues,…