Meet the Coach
Escambia County High School will host Meet the Coach for Rico Jackson, new head football coach, Monday, March 20, 5 p.m., in the school library.
Obituaries for the week of March 15, 2017
Bill “Billy Joe Wild Bill” Hadley Mr. Bill Billy Joe Wild Bill Hadley, age 58, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 in Perdido, Ala. He was a native and life-long resident of Perdido, Ala. He was preceded in death by his parents, Obbie and Louise Hadley and a son, Christopher Obie Hadley. Mr. Hadley is survived by one daughter, Crystal Lester of Excel, Ala.; two brothers, Danny Hadley and Randy…
Changes in city recycling program
The following information was released by the City of Atmore. The City of Atmore is carefully considering the future of the Atmore Recycling Program. We were told by Waste Pro that monthly fees will quadruple April 1, 2017. After carefully considering our options, the following procedure will go into effect on Friday, March 10, 2017. The Atmore Recycling Center will remain open. Open Monday – Friday 7:00 am until 4:00…
Y’s first powerlifting event a success
Atmore Area YMCA held its first powerlifting fundraiser on Saturday, February 25. Thirteen individuals competed in several weight classes, with two high school students taking part. The competitors hefted more than five tons of steel during the event, proceeds from which went to help fund various Y programs. Some notes from the competition: * Total weight lifted by all competitors (MAX lift in each event): 10,495 pounds. * The only…
Reading at RPES
The Cat in the Hat made a special visit to Rachel Patterson Elementary School Thursday, March 2, as a part of the national celebration of his creator’s birthday, Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. For 20 years, the National Education Association has used the occasion of Seuss’ birthday to encourage children to read. The first week of March has been designated as Read Across America Week. At Rachel…