Month: October 2021

At the recent A-Town Band Invitational, Escambia County schools were well represented with all three bands competing – Escambia County High in Class 3A, Flomaton High in 1A, and W.S. Neal in 3A. All three bands received Superior ratings. In addition, all three drum majors were named Best in Class. Drum majors are shown, from left, Ben Moore, FHS; Sydney Aaron, WSNHS; and Zachariah Harris, ECHS.

The Rachel Patterson Elementary School Star Students for September are, from left, first row, Ian Walker, Kemyrah McCadney, Macie McGhee, Z’Karra Barron, Christopher Lowe, Aden Perez, Mason Jackson, Aaliyah McCullam; middle, Serenity Tucker, Addilyn Armentor, Lilly Kate O’Brien, Alphonso Wesley, Zion Benjamin, Treyson House, Derrick Brooks, Myah Gill; back, Paisley Macks, Khristian Blue, J’Ceon Gable, Kaylee Brown, Jacqueline Tucker, Ashanti Boyd, Arlaysia Pete, Paris Davis.

COVID-19 continues circulating in Alabama communities Special to Atmore news COVID-19 continues to infect persons in Alabama, with the Delta variant being the predominant strain. Given that recent numbers of cases, percent positive tests and hospitalizations are decreasing, Alabamians may feel that the worst is behind us. However, the potential for this virus to cause infection, disease and death remains high.The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) cautions that Alabamians…

Recording artist Gordon Mote was in concert at First Baptist Church Sunday night as part of the church’s 135-year anniversary celebration. Gordon and Pastor Kevin Garrett are friends from junior high school and were in band and chorus together through school. As a surprise to the audience Sunday evening, Kevin sang one song as Gordon accompanied. The two old friends brought the house down.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Children and teachers in First Baptist Church Preschool noted the month Thursday, September 30 with a balloon release. Gold is the color of childhood cancer awareness.