Year: 2023

Dr. James Averhart, Kike Pettaway Current NHS officers, from left, Deandre Lawson, Hasten Dean, Shamirica Rankins, Nataziana Staples. By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Ten sophomores were inducted into the Escambia County High School National Honor Society Thursday, April 6.New members are Iyriel Munlyn, Chloe Dawson, Brandon Dean, Jamarrion Hooks, Charlino Johnson, Cecillia Noll, Jacob Page, Ashley Parra, Lebron Willis, Ariyana Young.NHS officers began the program presenting the four pillars of National…

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer It looked like Escambia County High’s baseball team was going to notch its elusive first win of the season March 30, but it wasn’t to be.Blount High scored twice in the top of the 6th inning, 6 more times in the seventh, to wipe out an 8-2 ECHS lead and claim a 10-9 win, then Satsuma put the final stamp on a winless (0-13) Blue…

From left, Holly Gipson, Lauren Cook, and Ashley Strawbridge Special to Atmore News Atmore Community Hospital (ACH) announced Monday, April 10, Lauren Cook, patient care tech in the ER, was awarded Atmore Community Hospital’s Lifesaver Award. The Lifesaver Award is presented to employees whose actions prevent a potential life-threatening deterioration in the condition of a patient, visitor, or fellow employee.A patient came to the emergency department with complaints of cough,…

From left, Will Bowman, Makayla Cutts, and Anna Marie Gilchrist. By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met in the Mayson Auditorium of Atmore Community Hospital on April 5. Lion Candace Wooten presided in the absence of the president and vice presidents. Lion Willie Hawthorne gave the blessing, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.Makayla Cutts and Will Bowman were introduced as guests. Anna Marie…