Month: March 2022

Josh Frye

Joyce Petty celebrates 30 years
Petty By JOSH FRYENews Staff Writer For 30 years Joyce Petty has owned and operated one of Atmore’s most well-known florists, Atmore Flower Shop. During that time, Joyce has enjoyed every second of being a part of the Atmore community. She has been able to celebrate, rejoice and help comfort many local and area residents.Joyce, a native of Flomaton, decided to start her business when her then-husband, Joe Petty, came…
by Josh Frye access_time3 years ago
RP Star Students
The Rachel Patterson Elementary School Star Students for February are, from left, first row, MaKinsley Martin, Karlee Scott, Jason Calloway, Defonta Roberts, Maya Garner, Karsen Howard, Adalynn Hutcheson; second row, Cynthia Chandler, Jaleea Nichols, Curtis Tucker, Tayson McCants, Kaelynn Chafin, MaKenzie Farish, Tamarian Webb, Hazekiah George; third row, Journee Pettway, Layla Williams, Macie Presley, Braliegh Barnes, Bentley Anderson, Xavier Bowens, Jeremiah Lewis, JaLayla Robertson. Not pictured are Abel Stewart and…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Obituaries, week of March 9, 2022
Charles D. Rice                                       Rev. Charles D. Rice, age 93, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at his home in Century, Fla. He was born in Pollard, Ala. and has resided in Century most of his life. He remained independent to the very end. He was a member of Pine Barren Baptist Church. He pastored several churches in the surrounding area during his time in the ministry. He retired from the…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Legion hosting oratorical contest
Special to Atmore News The 3rd Divisions American Legion Oratorical Contest will be held Saturday, March  5, 10 a.m., at American Legion Post 90, corner of Man and Church. The public is invited to attend. There are two contestants competing in this year’s contest representing the 35th District and Charles R. Vickery Legion Post #12 in Dothan, and the 32nd District and W. Clyde Northington Post #122 in Prattville. Post…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
ECHS in Final Four
Blue Devils to make 3rd-ever state semi-finals appearance A number of people lined Main Street Monday afternoon to cheer the Blue Devils as they left for Birmingham By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter Escambia County High School survived a field goal drought that lasted more than 5 minutes to hold off Class 4A Region 1 foe Williamson by a 53-44 margin last Thursday (February 24) and win the AHSAA Class 4A Southwest…
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