Atmore News

Benefit held for Respresses
Friends, family and rodeo fans and participants attended a barrel race and benefit to raise funds for Tyler and Ashley Respress who were involved in a terrible vehicle accident in Walnut Hill on October 1. Cowgirls 4 Community sponsored the benefit which was held Sunday, November 12, in Bay Minette. The day began with Cowboy Church, with events following. “Tyler and I would like to thank everyone for their support…
Math … for parents
Math can be tough – and new math models can be even more confusing for adults helping their students with homework. To assist parents and guardians, the administration and staff at Escambia County Middle School held Math Night Monday, November 13. Parents, grandparents and guardians were invited to attend sessions acquainting them with the Eureka Math curriculum. They were given resources including a number of websites and tutorials.
Community Calendar
A fundraiser for Congressman Bradley Byrne planned for Monday, December 4 has been cancelled due to Congress being in session. The Escambia County (Ala.) Historical Society will have its annual Christmas Party on Tuesday, December 5, 2-4 p.m. at the McMillan Museum, located on the Brewton campus of Coastal Alabama Community College (formerly JDCC). The ECHS Class of ’83 is planning a 35th Year Reunion for May 10-13, 2018 with…
Obituaries for the week of November 22, 2017
Glenda Rebecca Hall Holloway Mrs. Glenda Rebecca Hall Holloway, age 56, of Odessa, Texas, passed away Friday, November 10, 2017 in Odessa. She was born in Atmore, Ala. to the late Marshall and Doris Barrington Hall. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Lanell Cook, Shirley Baylor-Rushing and a brother Charles Rodney Hall. Mrs. Holloway is survived by her husband, James Holloway of Odessa; son, Thomas Joseph…