EA Homecoming Queen
Jamison Janes, right, was crowned Escambia Academy Homecoming Queen Friday night, October 15. She was crowned by Kyla Lee, left, 2019 Homecoming Queen. Jamison is the daughter of Jerry and Danna Janes.
The boys are back in town … or they will be Saturday
By Bonnie Bartel Latino Special to Atmore News Ten of Atmore’s 1961 Sr League Baseball All Stars will return home this Saturday. Look for them after 1130 a.m. when they make two presentations to the Atmore Historical Society at Heritage Park. Over a year ago I received a call from my childhood Atmore friend Ricky Webb. The back yards of our parents’ homes on S. Trammell and S. Carney Streets were on the katywampus side of adjacent. I have a soft spot…
Scam using local pastor’s name
Gartman By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Apple Inc. has warned consumers that scam artists are trying to bilk their victims by using cards issued by the world’s largest technology company. Those scammers have brought their ruse to Atmore, and they’re using the name of a local preacher to try and separate locals from their money.Andy Gartman, pastor of Atmore First United Methodist Church, confirmed this week reports that the shady…
ADPH continues to recommend universal indoor masking in schools to help mitigate COVID-19
Special to Atmore News Even though the overall level of community transmission of COVID-19 is declining in Alabama and the number of cases is decreasing, the majority of counties in the state continue to have high, moderate or substantial levels of disease. COVID-19 transmission levels in the community, along with vaccine levels, healthcare capacity, surveillance testing, and in-school reported outbreaks or cases should all be considered prior to changes in…
Hefty check
Wind Creek Casino Atmore recently presented Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department with a check for $9,329.23 from the casino’s customer ticket redemption program. Nokomis native and tribal member Terry Albritton Breckenridge made the presentation. NVFD Capt. Jerry Gehman said the money would go a long way in providing much-needed safety equipment for the volunteer agency. Shown from left are Gehman, Robert Grissett, Hanna Milliken, Chief Tommy Pickern and Breckenridge.