Atmore News

Pray walk at ECMS
Several people gathered at Escambia County Middle School Tuesday, August 2, to pray for administration, faculty, staff and students in this new school year. Participants visited various classrooms and common rooms, such as the cafeteria, to offer prayer. Shown are Pastor Darryl North, left, Empowerment Tabernacle, and Rev. Kevin Garrett, Atmore First Baptist Church.
Lions inspired by missionary’s program
Madeline Kent, left, and Jennifer Sanders By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met August 3 in the Mayson Auditorium of Atmore Community Hospital.In the absence of the president, Vice President Lion Dr. Kevin Garrett presided. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, Lion Joyce Petty gave the invocation. Lion Kevin recognized Madeline Kent and Lena Hardy as visitors. Business included a report of participation at…
Open house, orientation and meet the teacher
Orientation at A.C. Moore The preschool program at A.C. Moore kicked off Friday, August 5, with parent orientation. The faculty gave parents information about schedules, uniforms, etc. Shown are, from left, interim administrator JoLynn Godwin, teachers Sue Yeszkonis, Kim Burris, Shirley Prescod, Kasey Atkins, Kay Woodyard, and April Brantley. ECMS holds meet the teacher event Escambia County Middle School students and parents were invited to visit the school Friday afternoon,…
Obituaries, week of August 10, 2022
Rosie Lee McGougin Byrd Mrs. Rosie Lee McGougin Byrd, age 81, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022 in Bay Minette, Ala.  She was born in Brewton, Ala. to the late James and Inez Lowe McGougin. She was a member of Little Rock Church of Assembly of the Lord Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Carl Winston Byrd, Sr. Mrs. Byrd is survived by…