Day: June 8, 2022

Atmore resident David Gehman pays tribute to those who gave their life in defense of our country by playing Taps on his trumpet as he stands at the intersection of Main Street and Nashville Avenue at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day, May 30. Gehman was participating in the national Taps Across America program, which included similar performances across the country. The musical tribute is usually played by a lone bugle…

VA Service Officer Gene Moore with Atmore resident Ceola Hubert. Participating in the dance contest, from left, Nancy Parker and Ray Lowery, William Armstrong and Shirley Odom. News Staff Report For the first time since pre-Covid, Escambia County Agency on Aging hosted their annual Senior Appreciation Day. This year’s event was held in the Flomaton Lions Club building.The day featured a dance contest, door prizes, good food and lots of…

VFW Post 7016 held installation of 2022-2023 officers Monday evening, June 6. Officers are, from left, Commander Billy Gates, Sr. Vice Harold Madison, Jr. Vice Tony Gibbs, Chaplain Paul Harrison, Adjutant Ronnie Albritton, Trustee Bobby Lanier. Not pictured are Quartermaster Robert Protsman and Trustee Randy Dortch.