Atmore News

ECHS Senior Night
Escambia County High School honored senior band members, cheerleaders and football players during Senior Night, Friday, October 14, the Blue Devils’ last home game for this season.(Information listed was provided by ECHS.) #33 D’andre Weaver, escorted by Coach Devon Robinson #55 Carmelo Turner, escorted by his parents, Jason Turner and Deborah Crenshaw #6 LaCarlos Thomas, escorted by his father, LaCarlos Thomas, and his grandmother, Deborah Thomas #0 Anthony McCants, escorted…
Perdido Raiders win second straight championship
Special to Atmore News The Perdido Raiders won their second straight championship recently, claiming the 2022 Baldwin County 1A football championship.The student athletes showed tenacity as they battled through the ups and downs of their season.The Raiders were led by head coach Vincent Coley and assistant coach Josh Overstreet. Notable standouts on the offensive side of the field were receiver Traegan James, who scored 12 touchdowns; quarterback Jerry Sellers, who…
Main Street Atmore grant cycle opening
Dale Ash displays before and after pictures of South Main building. By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Main Street Atmore is opening their next grant cycle, and local business owners are encouraged to apply.A property owner meeting was held Thursday, October 13, to encourage involvement and give basic information.Dale Ash, Main Street Design Committee chairwoman, showed numerous before and after pictures showing what previous owners have accomplished with the help of Main…
Vin-Tiques receives grant
Scott Benton, left, Sandy Helton Special to Atmore News On October 6, Main Street America and American Express announced the fourth round of recipients for the Inclusive Backing Grant Program. Vin-Tiques in Atmore was among the winners.The program, presented by American Express, provides grants of $5,000 to small business owners who have been impacted by the pandemic recover and thrive. This round awarded 120 small business owners from across the…