Atmore News

ECRC receives 1923 Ford Model T donation
William Lovelace III, left, and ECRC automotive instructor Thomas Fischer Special to Atmore News The Model T created by Henry Ford in the early 1900s is well known for its mass production, reliability, and the freedom it provided to its drivers.Escambia Career Readiness Center (ECRC) can now participate in the history of the Model T, thanks to William Lovelace III donating his beloved Model T to the ECRC Automotive Program.This…
Obituaries, week of August 24, 2022
Edward Marvin Myles  Myles Mr. Edward Marvin Myles, Sr., age 71, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Monday, August 15, 2022 at his residence.  A native of Atmore, he was a graduate of Escambia County Training School as well as, Alabama A&M University and Auburn University. He was a retired high school educator. And during the football season Mr. Myles could be found tailgating in his RV at various football games.…
‘A hedge of protection’
The Escambia Academy prayer walk held Friday afternoon, August 12, could have been rained out, but folks just got out their umbrellas and carried on. EA headmaster Susie Kirk asked that all walk the campus and classrooms and pray for a hedge of protection. Joanne Bonds started the walk with prayer and asked God’s blessings, His protection, and His guidance “in all our steps.” Shown, several walkers leave the elementary…