Category: Community

Though it was a cold night for musicians, they played and sang for the Chamber’s Music on Main event Thursday, November 17, on Main Street and beyond. At left, Jim Hamilton was stationed at We Care Thrift Store on Main Street. At right, Jason Crysell plays and sings at Philanthropic Seed on Ridgeley Street.

Karean Reynolds, left, with Atmore Community Alliance, and Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks Sheila Helton, left, and Evelyn Bilbo, right, talk with visitors about the services at Atmore Area Christian Care Ministry. By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher The air was frigid Thursday night, November 17, as the Atmore Parent Resource Fair was held at Boxcar Willie on Ridgeley Street. Vendors were set up to distribute literature and inform parents and others…

Atmore Family Outreach is hosting an Atmore Parent Resource Fair Thursday, November 17, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Boxcar Willie on Ridgeley Street.The event is a partnership with several organizations to bring needed resources for parents of pre-school and school-age children to the Atmore community and Escambia County.

Michael Parker By PATRICK BYRDNews Staff Writer Preceding Veterans Day, Escambia Academy held their program honoring those who have served in the armed forces and their families. The program, led by EA faculty member Brittany Parker, was open to any veterans in the student body’s families.Crowds stood for the presentation of colors by Elizabeth Madden as Alexis Strength led the student body in the Pledge of Allegiance. This was followed…

The 2022 local Operation Christmas Child crew, from left, Julia Strack, Dawn Martin, Don Little, Janet Armstrong, Carol Hochstetler, Paige Jordan, and Mary Jane Schrock (who has been part of the local effort for each of the past eight years). By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer This week (November 14-21) is National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse that seeks to demonstrate God’s love in a…