Atmore News

New arrivals at the library
Check out the new arrivals at Atmore Public Library. Patrons rate new arrivalsSeveral patrons are sharing their opinions of the new books they’ve read. Five stars is the top rating. Linda Ellison: Forgotten in Death by J.D. Robb – 5 stars Linda Ellison: High Stakes by Iris Johansen – 5 stars Glenda Fields: Lowcountry Boughs of Holly by Susan Boyer – 5 stars Shelia Trawick: Matched and Married by Kathleen…
Walker retires from Navy
Special to Atmore News On 30 July, Melissa Walker retired from the Department of the Navy with over 31 years of Federal service. Walker is a native of Atmore and a graduate of Escambia County High School.She began her career with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), as a bank examiner. She assessed financial institutions large and small to ensure they were operating in a safe and sound manner, to…
“Let’s start the bidding at .. “
Folks who attended the Atmore Christian School benefit auction Saturday, November 13, had plenty of opportunities to bid – there were dozens upon dozens of items up for bid. Shown at front are volunteers with upcoming bid items, from left, Abby Ross, Blaine Copenhaver, Nate Kennell, ACS administrator Justin Halteman; on the podium, from left, Emmett Battles, Norma Halteman, auctioneer Brent Yoder, Kevin Kennell. About $18,000 was raised for the…
Supporting youth sports
Jason Pilger Chevrolet of Atmore and Chevy Youth Sports presented the Escambia County High School football team with a $1,500 check that will go towards new team safety and first aid equipment for the upcoming 2022 season. Shown at the presentation Wednesday, November 10, are, from left, Corry Baggett with Jason Pilger; ECHS Athletic Director Scott Mason; Micah Mobley with Jason Pilger; and Atmore Mayor Jim Staff.
NHS advances in playoffs
Chiefs’ Jamarkus Jefferson (6) runs the ball for a touchdown By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sportswriter Northview High School Chiefs hosted the first playoff game of the season last Friday night against Bozeman of Panama City.The Chiefs came out on top with a final score of 27-21, and it was one of the best games all season. The game was definitely a close one, and the Chiefs fought until the very end…