Month: May 2024

Flames had already engulfed the home when firemen arrived. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A fire that broke out late Saturday night (April 27) raged through the home of an elderly Nokomis man, taking the house and all but a handful of the homeowner’s belongings with it.Local businessman Jerry Gehman, a captain with Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department (NVFD), reported that he received first notice of the blaze at 11:03 p.m.…

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer It’s that time of year again. Thousands of Atmore residents — reinforced by visitors from the surrounding area and beyond — will gather Saturday at Tom Byrne Park to celebrate Spring and enjoy each other’s company at the annual Mayfest festival.Officials of the event’s sponsor, Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce (AACC), report that “100 or more” vendors will be on hand for this year’s outdoor…

Four Escambia Academy student athletes were joined by their coaches and parents April 29 as they signed scholarship agreements to take their skills to the collegiate level. The athletes are, from left, Eli Covington (cross country, Coastal Alabama Community College), Luke Bell (football, Huntingdon College), Zeke McElhaney (football, Faulkner University) and Quinton Odom (basketball, Coastal Alabama Community College). Standing, from left, are coaches and parents Gex Billups, EA Headmaster Susan…