Month: August 2023

Shown are, from left, front, students RobbieGrace Thomas, Rori-Kate McGhee, Demari Barnes, John Reese Booker, Brenten Hasting; back, Michele McClung, Leah Fuqua, Brenda Coker, Riley Stewart, Joe Coker. Special to Atmore News Local farmers Joe and Brenda Coker recently directed a $5,000 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to Huxford Elementary School. HES Principal Leah Fuqua said the funds will be used to purchase much needed instructional supplies for…

Ice water and shade trees were among the favorites as the summer sun beat down, however, a few kids braved the heat to take advantage of the activities. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer For the third straight year, blistering August heat kept many people away from the annual Patterson Street Fun Day and plagued those who attended. If things go as planned, that will be less of a problem in…

Boys and Girls State delegates, from left, Michael Morgan, Serenity Mitchell, Jason Alcaniz, Helen Weber, Jackson Haney By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher American Legion Post 90 sponsored 14 areas students at this year’s Boys and Girls State held at Troy University May 28 through June 3. One day during the week, delegates took a day trip to the capital in Montgomery.As is the custom, the Legion held a reception for State…