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PCRC serves those in need
Special to Atmore News On Wednesday, December 8, Progressive Civic & Recreational Club, Inc. distributed turkeys to needy families in the Atmore area.PCRC serves the community by assisting the elderly in need, sponsoring scholarships to graduating high school seniors, donating to the food bank, giving baskets to the needy, honoring a Mother and Father of the Year, and sponsoring youth teams in basketball and baseball, just to name a few…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Williams reaches milestone
Escambia County High School varsity basketball player Sheldon Williams recently reached the 1,000 individual point mark and was recognized by the school and team for his accomplishments Monday night, December 13, during the home game against Flomaton, Williams was awarded a basketball signed by his team following his first 2 points of the game. Shown are, from left, Sheldon’s brother, Stephen Williams; Sheldon’s mom, Shirley Williams; Sheldon Williams with his…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Katie Britt in town
American Legion Post 90 and VFW Post 7016 hosted candidate Katie Britt at the Legion hall Thursday, December 9. Britt is running for the Senate seat being vacated by US Senator Richard Shelby who is retiring. About 30 people dropped by for the meet and greet including Kevin McKinley, shown with Britt.The meet and greet was followed by comments in which Britt thanked the men and women in the hall…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Gorme receives degree
Gorme Paolo Gorme of Atmore received his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of South Alabama during commencement exercises Saturday, December 11.Paolo graduated cum laude with a degree in Exercise Science with a Concentration in Health and Fitness.His stole is patterned after the flag of the Philippines, his homeland.Paolo is the son of Ditto and Kharina Gorme of Atmore.
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Farewell and thanks
After 20 years, PeeWee Powell and family are ending the annual LA Bikers Toyz for Kidz drive in Atmore. The family hosted an appreciation dinner at David’s Catfish Wednesday, December 8, for folks who helped with Toyz through the years. PeeWee said if anyone wanted to continue the drive, his family would help them. PeeWee is shown at left. At right is his wife Annie and daughter Jody Jeter in…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago