Day: November 24, 2021

The ECMS National Junior Honor Society. Front left is Assistant Superintendent Sandra Reid. Front right is Chapter Advisor Tyler Parker. By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Fifteen students were inducted in the Escambia County Middle School National Junior Honor Society Wednesday, November 17. during a pledge and pinning ceremony.Current members talked on the five standards of NJHS – Scholarship, Service, Leadership, Character, and Citizenship. New members pledged to uphold these standards.Current members…

By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club held its last meeting of the month on November 17, in the Mayson Auditorium at Atmore Community Hospital.Lion Taylor Lee called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The blessing was given by Walt Butler. Jennifer Sanders and Nancy Martin were welcomed as guests. Lion Bub Gideons introduced Past District Governor Claudia Wigglesworth who…

Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child wrapped up here Monday, November 22, as trucks were loaded. Counties in this region are Escambia, 2,721 boxes; Conecuh, 296 boxes; and Monroe, 2,889 boxes – for a total of 5,906. Shown at the truck Monday are, from left, front, Ruth Ann Kulp, Janet Armstrong, Julia Strack, Randy Mancil, Nancie Schad, Marcus Shumack, Jenny Shumack; back, members of the youth group, Amanda Miller, Tyler Miller,…

By SANDY HELTONSpecial to Atmore News Wow … the memories of growing up in Atmore! My Papa John Hale worked for Fountain Prison, Granny (Mittie) worked at Bedsole’s and I was quick to learn she had a charge account! Got into a bit of trouble, but I was always the best dressed at Sunday School. (Granny didn’t ground me … I was the only grandchild. Then!)Our Friday and Saturday nights…