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Taking care of Alabama’s First Congressional District
Congressman Jerry Carl Last week, I helped pass a bill that has a lot of wins for Alabama’s First Congressional District. I am excited this bill brings almost $30 million of your tax dollars back home rather than allowing it to go to liberal states like New York and California. Most importantly, this bill cuts more than $200 billion in wasteful government spending over the next 10 years. Additionally, we…
Chamber Foundation at ECHS
Monday, March 11, the Atmore Chamber Foundation made a special donation to the Escambia County High School Masonry Department – new boots for the students. Shown at the presentation are Chamber, school and school system officials, from left, Tripp Ward, Travis Stanton, Ashley Mosley, Tirus McKenzie, Anna Ellis, Dylan Boyington, Candace Wooten, Haiden Baxley, Kim Himes, George Brown, and Layton Knight. Not pictured are Brian Kyles and Brandon Dean.
First beef cook-off for youth held
From left, Jose Antillon, Zackaree Blair, Tierney Ferguson, Bryson Caylor, Matt Mize Special to Atmore News The inaugural Escambia County Beef Cook-Off for youth was held recently. The event was sponsored by the Escambia County Cattlemen’s Association and hosted by Alabama Cooperative Extension System.All Escambia County students in grades 7-12 were invited to participate.Students were to bring a prepared beef dish, as well as the typed recipe, for judging on…
Birth announcement
Ryder Oneal Tedder Richey and Cassandra Tedder of McCullough announce the birth of their son, Ryder Oneal Tedder, born February 19, 2024, at North Baldwin Infirmary. He weighed 6 lbs. 12 oz. and was 19 inches long.His maternal grandparents are Chuck and Mona Wilson of Atmore. Paternal grandparents are Bubba and Cindy Tedder of McCullough. He is the great-grandson of Wildy Boutwell of McCullough.Ryder was welcomed home by his big…
PHD Realty scholarships available
Special to Atmore News For the eighth consecutive year, PHD Realty announces the PHD Realty Determination Scholarship for 2024. This year, two $500 scholarships will be awarded to qualifying seniors who plan to attend technical school or college full-time in the fall.To be eligible, students must attend high school in Escambia and Monroe counties in Alabama, as well as Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in Florida. The student must have…