Year: 2021

Nakieyah Robinson at Troy Nakieyah Robinson of Atmore became a member of the prestigious “Sound of the South” Marching Band at Troy University during the Fall 20 semester. Robinson is a graduate of Escambia County High School, class of 2020.The “Sound of the South” Marching Band is a precision collegiate ensemble that has developed a national reputation for its quality musicianship and its exciting arrangements and innovative field productions. The…

We Care Program held a 50th anniversary celebration Saturday, September 11. Many former chaplains, staff and volunteers gathered to commemorate 50 years in prison ministry and to visit with old friends. Shown are, from left, seated, Mary and Marvin Beachy from Goshen, Ind.; Mrs. Anna Weber, widow of We Care founder Martin Weber; standing, Harold and Rhoda Weldy, Goldie and Lester Huber. News photo courtesy of Mike Strehlow

Hall of Fame Coach Sonny Smith, left, and Atmore’s Lou Vickery, right, held a book signing for their latest book, Winning the Head Game … Key to Elite Athletic Status Friday, September 10, at First National Bank & Trust. Profits from sale of the books are donated to the Sheriffs’ Girls Ranch in Tallapoosa County. Vickery is the author of 13 other books.

On Thursday, September 9, members of Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union Foundation donated $5,000 to Billy Glenn Rushing Post 90 to assist in raising monies for the Veterans and Community Garden initiative. With this contribution, Post 90 has raised $82,000 to support this initiative. The Veterans and Community Water Garden design was recently revised to create additional functionality for the Post and community. Shown at the presentation are, from left,…