Atmore News

Grant-In-Aid available for future teachers
The Gamma Omega Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, whose purpose is to promote professional and personal growth of its members and excellence in education and to lead women educators to impact education nationwide, announces the Annie Ruth Whitten Grant-In-Aid for high school senior girls who have chosen to go into the field of education. This grant-in-aid will be at least $150. Interested future teachers should complete an application,…
Lions hold fundraisers
By NANCY KARRICK Special to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met on March 17 in the Mayson Auditorium at Atmore Community Hospital. President Lion Brandy Giger called the meeting to order and Lion Nancy Karrick gave the invocation and blessing. The group joined in saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Golf tournament chairman Taylor Lee reported that nine teams participated in the tournament with 54 signs sold.…
PCI donates to ECHS Baseball
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians donated $1,250 to the Escambia County High School baseball program last week. Shown with the check Thursday, March 18, are members of the baseball team, from left, front, Labron Hooks, Ja’corie Nickson, Cameron Riley, Quayon Mccants, Jamarion Robinson; middle, Hasten Dean, James Gibson, Trajan Hollinger, Donovan Robinson, Brandon Dean, Michael Merchant; back, Anthony McCants, Jacarian King, James Whatley, Tyjerrious Malone, Coach Roland Hall.
PCI donates to ECHS softball
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians donated $1,250 to the Escambia County High School softball program last week. Shown with the check Thursday, March 18, are the Lady Devils, from left, front, ZyKeria Stallworth, Nataziana Staples, Jakayla Roberts, Jykeria Wilson; back, Breanna McGowan, Alihyana Etheridge, Zoe Moorer, Zahria McCants, Corteyia Martin, and Coach Stephanie Buitron.
Session on Holy Spirit set at FBC
You’re invited to attend Samford University Ministry Training Institute’s upcoming session on the Holy Spirit, beginning Monday, March 29, and concluding Monday, May 17. Sessions begin at 6 p.m. in the fellowship hall, First Baptist Church, Atmore. The cost is $50. Instructor is the Rev. Tim Tew. The Holy Spirit is the most misunderstood person of the Trinity and yet his role is critical to our salvation, growth and work…