Month: September 2022

The Atmore Memorial VFW Auxiliary presented a plaque of appreciation to Atmore News Tuesday evening, September 6. The plaque reads “Thank you for your continuous support for our organization.” Shown are, from left, Atmore News co-owner Myrna Monroe, VFW Auxiliary President Jackey Odom, Atmore News co-owner Sherry Digmon.

Some of the first responders honored, from left, ESCO Deputy Wallace Carter, Bay Minette Police Cpl. Arthur Odom, ESCO Sergeant Matt Rabren, ESCO Sheriff Heath Jackson, ESCO Major Billy Blair. By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Huxford Elementary School administration, faculty, staff and students welcomed the area’s law enforcement officers and emergency personnel to a luncheon in their honor Thursday, September 8. The event was “In Honor of Those Who Always Get…

President Chuck Brooks, left, and speaker John Brantley By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met Wednesday, September 7, in the First Baptist Church fellowship hall. President Lion Chuck Brooks called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Lion Dr. Kevin Garrett gave the blessing. Whitney Floyd and Brett Helton were introduced as guests and listened with the 17 others as…

Members of the Escambia County Board of Education were presented with an award at the Fall District 1 Thursday September 8, held at the Saraland Early Education Center in Saraland. Fifteen boards make up District 1. Escambia was one of only four that received the 2021-2022 Team Training Achievement Award. Board members are shown, from left, Danny Benjamin, Kevin Hoomes, Cindy Jackson, Sherry Digmon, Superintendent Michele McClung, Coleman Wallace, Mike…