Atmore News

Gorme receives degree
Gorme Paolo Gorme of Atmore received his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of South Alabama during commencement exercises Saturday, December 11.Paolo graduated cum laude with a degree in Exercise Science with a Concentration in Health and Fitness.His stole is patterned after the flag of the Philippines, his homeland.Paolo is the son of Ditto and Kharina Gorme of Atmore.
Farewell and thanks
After 20 years, PeeWee Powell and family are ending the annual LA Bikers Toyz for Kidz drive in Atmore. The family hosted an appreciation dinner at David’s Catfish Wednesday, December 8, for folks who helped with Toyz through the years. PeeWee said if anyone wanted to continue the drive, his family would help them. PeeWee is shown at left. At right is his wife Annie and daughter Jody Jeter in…
Christmas parade
The annual twilight Christmas parade was held Sunday, December 12, having been postponed from the day before due to the threat of inclement weather. The winners are shown here. Link to Christmas parade photo gallery https://atmorenews.com/gallery/christmas-parade-2021/tm_pg_album/christmas-parade-2021/ First Place – State Line Tires Second Place – Beulah Chapel Assembly Third Place – Tractor Supply Company Judges Choice – Dino Land Christian Daycare
Obituaries, week of December 15, 2021
Vernon Spence  Spence Mr. Vernon Spence, age 79, of Geneva, Ala., passed away Monday, December 6, 2021, at his home. He was born in Escambia County, Fla.to the late Ransom C. and Evelyn English Spence.  He was a 1959 graduate of Ernest Ward High School where he played basketball and held a record for the most points scored in a game, 58, for over forty years. He and his family…
The Boys of the Summer of ’61: Where Are They Now?
by BONNIE BARTEL LATINO LARRY TROUTMAN    Even before Larry played catcher for the 1961All Stars, he  made time for Scouting. Along with John Wingard, he was presented the coveted rank of Eagle from their Scout Masters, Wesley Pruett and Buster Joyner. Like John, Larry was only 14 years old.    At Escambia County High School, Larry distinguished himself as a class officer and Student Council representative. Senior year, the…