Month: May 2022

Headstone marker with wreath By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News A ceremony, beautiful in its simplicity, yet full of pageantry and prayer, was held at the Judson Indian Cemetery in Atmore on May 7, to honor John A. Rikard. The ceremony was planned and executed by the Electra Semmes Colston Chapter 193, United Daughters of the Confederacy, The Society of the Order of the Southern Cross, Sons of Confederate Veterans…

By RANDY TATANOSpecial to Atmore News Twelve high school students were just sent to the superintendent’s office.Not due to a disciplinary problem, but because they’re the best and brightest the school system has to offer. With a lot of ideas on how to improve things in the classroom. They’re part of the new Student Advisory Council, acting as a liaison between students and the superintendent.The three-hour roundtable discussion and lunch…

Bobby and Amaryllis Davis during the Bible reading portion of the observance By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher The community National Day of Prayer observance was held Thursday, May 5, on the lawn in front of Atmore City Hall. Dozens came out to unite in prayer and Bible reading.This year’s theme was “Exalt the Lord who has established us.” (Colossians 2:6-7)The Rev. Josh Long, pastor of Unity Baptist Church, moderated the program.…

Dave Landis prays for the nation and for ACH staff and patients By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer There were two National Day of Prayer observances held in the city last Thursday, May 5. The second one was for the whole community; the first was for a community within the community.More than 45 people, all but a handful of them employees of Atmore Community Hospital or one of its affiliated facilities,…

Three Escambia Academy football players signed scholarships Wednesday, May 4, to play on the college level. Players are seated, from left, Rayvon Barnes, Peru College, Nebraska; Brian Brown, Tuskegee University; Ja’Kanye Hooks, Peru College, Nebraska. Shown are several members of the senior class who attended the ceremony, from left, Hunter Smith, Brady Howell, Braden Crysell, Christopher Long, Julie Renae Conway, Lillie Lanham, Jamison Janes, Emma Hall, Landon Sims, Tomorrion Knight,…