Atmore News

With a little help from their friends
Elaine and Kenny Rodgers had a busy couple of days last Friday and Saturday as they held fund-raisers to help with Kenny’s medical expenses. They sold Boston butts Friday and – with help from their friends – had a big event at the American Legion building with barbecue sandwich plates, live music, and a silent auction.
Ready to play
With college football season coming up, Peter is trying to decide if his new family will have him barking War Eagle or howling Roll Tide! Which team will he be cheering for with new family? Peter is a tan / white terrier mix who is approximately 4 to 5 months old. He is up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a $100 adoption fee, which includes neuter.…
Substitute training set
The Escambia County Board of Education is hosting a FREE substitute personnel training session. This session will be held Friday, September 6, 9 a.m., at Turtle Pointe Environmental Science Center, 20959 US Highway 31, Flomaton (across from Flomaton High School) If you are currently on the substitute list for the school district and/or wish to become a substitute teacher, teacher assistant, secretary, cafeteria worker, bus driver or custodian, you must…
ECHS receives check from Alfa
When Escambia County High School head football coach Scott Mason attended the Alabama High School Athletic Association Summer Conference in Montgomery in July, he entered his name into a drawing sponsored by Alfa Insurance. In the luck of the draw, he won the $500 prize. Wednesday, August 21, the school received the check that will be used for the athletic department. Shown at the presentation are, from left, ECHS principal…