Month: October 2024

Escambia County school officials and board members, Escambia County High School administrators, and many past graduates attended the ribbon cutting for the new ECHS field house Friday, October 18, during homecoming festivities. Following the ribbon cutting, everyone was invited to tour the facility. Shown cutting the ribbon are, from left, Ray Morris, ECHS assistant principal; Coleman Wallace, board member; Shaun Goolsby, deputy of operations; Dr. Michele Collier, superintendent; LaTonya Gill,…

Special to Atmore News Creek Travel Stores (CTS) announces the launch of its annual Blanket Drive for the Homeless, which began October 15 and runs to November 25, 2024. This initiative aims to provide warmth and comfort to those in need during the upcoming winter months in partnership with The Flight Deck in Pensacola, a steadfast supporter of the Heavenly Blessings Thrift Store and Shelter for over three decades.CTS invites…

Stephanie Alaniz, left, and Lion Sara Smith Lion Joyce Petty, left, and Marlo Young By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met October 16, in the Mayson Auditorium at Atmore Community Hospital.President Lion Joyce Petty opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, followed by the prayer given by the Rev. Mike Von Keyserling.Lion Joyce passed around sign-up sheets for the Lions booth…

Attendees at the Escambia County Training School Gathering By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher The annual Escambia County Training School Alumni Gathering was held Friday, October 18. This marked the 20th anniversary of the reunion which spans all grades at ECTS.“This year’s event was very special because it paid homage to nine teachers who are still with us dating back to 1957,” program coordinator Anne Powell said.The theme for this year’s event…