Day: October 9, 2024

Atmore News

Help needed with Tax Counseling for the Elderly program
Special to Atmore News Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is seeking help with its free tax prep program called Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE). An informational meeting for potential volunteers will take place from 12:30-2 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, at the Flomaton Public Library, 436 Dr. Van Avenue.Last year the organization of retired senior professionals completed taxes for residents of Atmore, Flomaton and the Poarch Band of Creek…
by Atmore News access_time7 days ago
No playoffs for ECHS after loss to Orange Beach
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Escambia County High’s defensive unit turned in a stellar effort last Friday (October 4) against Orange Beach’s Makos, but the ECHS offense suffered five turnovers and was held to 17 net yards in a 38-6 Class 4A, Region 1 setback that ended any hopes the Blue Devils might have had of postseason play.ECHS played tough in the first half, especially the defense. LeBron Willis scored…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 days ago
Lions celebrate sight services
Joyce Petty, Barry Elliott By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met October 2 in the Mayson Auditorium at Atmore Community Hospital. President Lion Joyce Petty called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Lion Mike von Keyserling said the prayer and the blessing.Barry Elliott from Birmingham was introduced as a visitor.Following lunch, Lion Joyce discussed Taste of the South and…
by Atmore News access_time7 days ago
EA volleyball Senior Night
News Staff Report Escambia Academy honored volleyball players during Senior Night Tuesday, October 1. Shown are, from left,Paisley Donaldson, Ana Chesley Robinson, Madison Freeman, and coach Mandi Carter. EA won over Pensacola Home School that evening.“This night was extra special for me because this group of seniors were a part of the first teams I coached at EA,” Carter said. “They definitely have grown as players since the sixth grade.…
by Atmore News access_time7 days ago
Learning about pets
Edi Kelley and Fini, at left, talk about pet care By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Edi Kelley knows how to win the hearts of Pre-K four-year-olds – bring a pup to class!Thursday, October 3, she brought Fini who loved the kids as much as they loved her.Kelley is director of Paws Crossed Rescue in Brewton, a non-profit, no-kill, foster-based rescue serving the Brewton and East Brewton areas.A.C. Moore Primary School teacher…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 days ago