Atmore News

Celebrating 86
Doretha Wright Doretha McDuffie Wright celebrated her 86th birthday April 7 at the home of her daughter.Mrs. Wright was born in John Station, North Carolina. She married and moved to Alabama at a young age.She is the mother of the late Nancy Carelock; the late Terry Wright; Larry Wright of Tampa, Fla.; Delois Wilson, Auritha Powers, Allison Chambers and Roger Cooper, of Atmore; and adopted son Marikef Wright of Pensacola.Helping…
Lions elect new officers, celebrate membership
Anna Marie Gilchrist, left, and Brandy Giger By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club held its meeting Wednesday, April 7, at the Atmore Community Hospital’s Mayson Auditorium.Lion Brandy Giger opened the meeting and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Lion Kevin Garrett gave the blessing. Lion Bub Gideons was recognized as the new First Vice District Governor for District 34C.The newly elected officers for the upcoming year were…
Legion returning to business
Special to Atmore News American Legion Billy Glenn Rushing Post 90 is hosting a “Return to Business” social, Friday, April 30, beginning at 4:30 p.m.“It’s been over twelve months since the Post conducted general membership meetings and shared valuable social time with our membership,” Adjutant Paul Chason said. “To ‘kick-off’ a return to a more ‘normal’ year, our desire is to host all current, past, and potential members to our…
Band members receive scholarships
Escambia County High School band director Hayley Canterbury is always proud of her students, but she’s also proud for them when they receive college scholarships in music. Shown are four band members who were recently offered scholarships, from left, Jaelon Wilson, Alabama A&M; Tristan Ford, Huntingdon; Shakur Simmons, Alabama A&M; Jahier Bowens, Coastal Alabama Community College.
Volleyball star signs in N.C.
Jackson News Staff Report Atmore residents Sam and Betty Holly are proud grandparents these days. Their son, Atmore native Gerry Jackson and his wife Teresa are proud parents. The family is excited about Daija Jackson’s decision to commit to the University of North Carolina Greensboro.Daija has been a standout on the West Henderson High School, Hendersonville, N.C., as the senior middle hitter on the volleyball team. For Daija, playing in…