Day: December 13, 2023

Special to Atmore News The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts will hold auditions for the upcoming radio drama, Yes, Virginia There is a Santa Claus onSaturday, December 16, 2 p.m., at the Greater Escambia Center for the Arts.  If you have ever thought about getting involved, this is a good place to start. It will involve a smaller time commitment than a regular show. The show will be presented in conjunction with…

Working on the float, from left, Joyce Petty, Iyriel Munlyn, Anne Hetzel, Kenny Smith, John Brantley, Gregg Akins. Not shown are Renee Hardy, Patty Helton, and Nancy Karrick. Stephen Van Pelt, left, and Brad Lowery By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met December 6, 2023 in the Mayson Auditorium at Atmore Community Hospital. Vice President John Brantley called the meeting to order and led the Pledge…

Two Escambia Academy varsity cheerleaders participated in the 82nd Varsity Spirit Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Hawaii December 4-9. Not only did they march in the parade, junior Ana Chesley, left, and senior Tava Johnson, right, had the opportunity to visit the USS Arizona Memorial and enjoy Waikiki Beach.

Escambia County Training School (ECTS) alumni gathered December 6 at Atmore Nursing Center to present goody bags containing lap blankets and adult bibs to ANC Activities Director Darlene Murphy, who distributed the gifts to several ANC residents. ECTS Founder Barbara Poole Harris said funds for the annual Christmas outreach were raised at this year’s alumni program and from community members, including Helen White Dickens and Dr. Max Parker. Shown from…