Atmore News

EA falls to Chambers in playoffs
By PATRICK BYRDNews Sports Writer The Escambia Academy Cougars ventured to La Fayette, Alabama last week, November 4, to battle out the first round of AISA AA Playoffs against the Chambers Academy Rebels. The Rebels finished their season at 7-3 with a 4-0 record in AA Region 1. Their falls were to Lee-Scott Academy, First Presbyterian Day School, and the Glenwood School.Jacob Lee (#1), Devin Kelly (#5), and Carson Wilson…
Gulf Winds contributes to United Fund
Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union donated to the United Fund Drive Thursday, November 3. Shown at the check presentation are, from left, GW Branch Manager Sha Gilchrist, UF board members Emilee Craft and Mike Kircharr, GW VP of Regional Sales LeeAnn Allen, UF President Andrew Garner, UF board member Dawn Skipper, GW Director of Community Relations Frank Giammaria.
Mayor addresses Lions Club
Mayor Jim Staff, left, and Chuck Brooks By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met November 2, in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church with President Lion Chuck Brooks presiding. Lion Chuck asked Lion Dr. Kevin Garrett to give the blessing. In the absence of a flag, members uniquely watched a video of an American flag waving as they said the Pledge of Allegiance.Lion Patty Davis…
Albritton speaks at Gamma Omega meeting
Sen. Greg Albritton with wife Debbie, left, and Gamma Omega President Nancy Karrick By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News Gamma Omega chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International met on Thursday, November 3, in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church.President Nancy Karrick presided. Members read the Collect in unison and then Pat Bonner introduced Sissy Phillips who gave the devotion on encouragement.The minutes of the previous meeting were…
St. Robert Fall Festival
As always, the annual St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church Fall Festival, Nov. 4 and 5, was a great success with good food, a bake sale and fellowship. This year’s co-chairs were Mary McPherson and Tom Latino. Manning the smokers for the Boston butts were Ditto Gorme, Jean Chaloux, Chipper Staff, John Dorriety, Larry McPherson, Roland Lehman and Joe Chlebowski. Shown are volunteers working inside, from left, front, Ann Glavan, David…