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ECHS field house ribbon cutting
Escambia County school officials and board members, Escambia County High School administrators, and many past graduates attended the ribbon cutting for the new ECHS field house Friday, October 18, during homecoming festivities. Following the ribbon cutting, everyone was invited to tour the facility. Shown cutting the ribbon are, from left, Ray Morris, ECHS assistant principal; Coleman Wallace, board member; Shaun Goolsby, deputy of operations; Dr. Michele Collier, superintendent; LaTonya Gill,…
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago
Creek Travel Stores launch blanket drive for the homeless
Special to Atmore News Creek Travel Stores (CTS) announces the launch of its annual Blanket Drive for the Homeless, which began October 15 and runs to November 25, 2024. This initiative aims to provide warmth and comfort to those in need during the upcoming winter months in partnership with The Flight Deck in Pensacola, a steadfast supporter of the Heavenly Blessings Thrift Store and Shelter for over three decades.CTS invites…
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago
Lions donate to Prima Girl, diabetic students
Stephanie Alaniz, left, and Lion Sara Smith Lion Joyce Petty, left, and Marlo Young By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met October 16, in the Mayson Auditorium at Atmore Community Hospital.President Lion Joyce Petty opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, followed by the prayer given by the Rev. Mike Von Keyserling.Lion Joyce passed around sign-up sheets for the Lions booth…
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Obituaries, week of October 23, 2024
Ja’Kyran Alias Watkins Ja’Kyran Alias Watkins (Goom), age 17, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024. He was born in Andalusia, Ala. to Takisha Ingram (Johnny Holloway) and Kelvin Watkins (Jeanna Gillis). He was a student at hillcrest High School in the class of 2027. He had a passion for fishing, football and playing video games. He touched the lives of those around him with his kind heart and infectious smile.…
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago
PCI’s Media Fusion receives NASA award
Special to Atmore News The Poarch Creek Indians have announced that Media Fusion, a tribally-owned business located in Huntsville, has been awarded the prestigious Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year award by NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. The award was presented during the 38th meeting of the Marshall Small Business Alliance.This event, held at the Davidson Center for Space Exploration in Huntsville, was established to recognize companies and leaders…
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