Atmore News

RP Star Students
The Rachel Patterson Elementary School Star Students for November are, from left, first row, Malachi Kilpatrick, Davion Wiggins, Khaza Mitchell, Trinity Jones, Kylen Wiggins, Kingston Williams, Keon Moton; second row, Adelaide Barrow-Knowlthon, Kimora Washington, Heavin Neasman, Dakayla Kidd, Lake’lyn Bogan, Gavin Mooney, Bryleigh Williams; third row, Omari Webb, Ryla Crayton, Cameron Brown, Justin Gross, Jayceon Dortch, Hazekiah George, Saveion Johnson. Not pictured are Chaynce Williams, Demonte’ Williams, Za’Miyrah Tate, Dacorian…
ECFF recognized at annual meeting
The Escambia County Farmers Federation (ECFF) received an Award of Excellence during the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 103rd annual meeting Dec. 9 in Montgomery. This honor recognizes counties for top-tier programs, community work and agricultural advocacy during 2024. From left are Federation Executive Director Paul Pinyan and ECFF President Todd Williamson. The Escambia County Farmers Federation (ECFF) received an Award of Excellence during the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 103rd annual meeting December…
Obituaries, week of December 11, 2024
Eugene “Gene” Parker     Parker    Mr. Gene Parker, age 80, of Orange Beach, Ala. passed away Friday, November 29, 2024 at Vitas Hospice in Pensacola, Fla. He was born Paradise Hills, Calif. to Rollin and Dorothy Parker. After his Hollywood High School graduation he enlisted in the Navy serving in Vietnam on the flight deck of the USS Hancock. He was a member of the “Viewfinders” motorcycle club; worked for…
GECA to present ‘An Enchanted Bookshop Christmas’
Special to Atmore News The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts (GECA) is presenting “An Enchanted Bookshop Christmas,” over two weekends this month.Directed by Sharon Poulsen, the play takes audiences to the charming used bookstore, A Likely Story, just days before Christmas. The story unfolds as Miss Margie, the bookshop’s owner, prepares for a special holiday visit from her family. But when a crucial bookmark with life-changing information goes missing,…