Atmore News

Lindsey addresses Lions Club
Lion Jennifer Sanders and Dirk Lindsey By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met on April 6, at Atmore Community Hospital. Lion Candace Wooten presided in the absence of the president and vice president. Lion Dr. Kevin Garrett gave the invocation after which the group said the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.Visitors Dirk Lindsey and Katrinka Phillips were recognized as was returning member John Brantley.Jennifer Sanders…
Escambia County students now a lot safer
with a touch of a button
By RANDY TATANOSpecial to Atmore News Imagine having help on the way for your child in less than one minute during any emergency situation.That’s what a brand new technology system provides in every Escambia County classroom.It’s called Centegix, and it makes so much sense you’ll wonder why it wasn’t invented long ago. Bottom line, it provides an instant direct line of communication for every teacher, every administrator, and every school…
Yellow Hat Society honors ECHS team
The team and coaches were joined by relatives at the event, from left, Deborah Thomas, Teresa Johnson, Shirley Williams, Willie Knight, Amanda Hunter, Hakeem Johnson, Anthony McCants, Stephen Williams, LaCarlos Thomas, Quinton Higgins, Irma Wilson, Amy Cabaniss, Layton Knight, Luverne Knight, Carolyn Banks. Members of the Yellow Hat Society, from left, Ann Lawrence, Paulette Wynn, Vasaroy Johnson, Janice Reynolds, Lillie Johnson, Shelia Williams, Bub Gideons and Teresa Dees. Not pictured…
Pedalin’ for St. Jude
Every year, the youngsters at First Baptist Church preschool participate in a bike-a-thon to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The younger kids have a trike-a-thon which they did last Friday, April 8.Sometimes a trike, sometimes a bike, maybe a wagon or a scooter, the goal is the same – raising money for a good cause.Shown are some of the kids pedalin’ or ridin’ for St. Jude.
Obituaries, week of April 13, 2022
Michael Wayne Barnhill Mr. Michael Wayne Barnhill, age 58, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022 at his home in Atmore, Ala. He was a lifelong resident of Atmore. He retired at Wind Creek Atmore with several years of service. He enjoyed shooting pool, playing basketball, and was an avid Alabama Football Fan. He was a member of Gospel Light Chapel, and a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek…