Category: Community

Attendees at the Escambia County Training School Gathering By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher The annual Escambia County Training School Alumni Gathering was held Friday, October 18. This marked the 20th anniversary of the reunion which spans all grades at ECTS.“This year’s event was very special because it paid homage to nine teachers who are still with us dating back to 1957,” program coordinator Anne Powell said.The theme for this year’s event…

The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health for July, August, and September. Ratings are ranked by score, low to high. FSE = Food Service Establishment July Second Happy Kitchen, 717 South Blvd., Brewton, 88, FSE Mark’s, Brewton, 91, FSE Atmore Convenience 1 LLC, 6450 Hwy. 21 N., Atmore, 91, limited food Lil’ Angels Development Center, Atmore, 92, daycare food…

About 30 marchers, all but one of them female, paid $10 each to take part in the 20th annual Women of Distinction (WOD) Cancer Walk, held last Saturday, October 12. The group followed Atmore Police Department Officer Tommy America from Atmore City Hall to Houston Avery Park under clear, blue skies and moderate temperatures. The walk is held to raise money for the purchase of gas cards for cancer victims…

Shown from left during the check presentation, ECHS Principal LaTonya Gill, students Jayden Freeman, Belaya Scott, Imari Lemon, APCO’s Tripp Ward, students Alvera Neasman, Trinity Thompson and Jovonnie Smith, Broadcasting Instructor Conrad Weber. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Escambia County High School’s broadcasting program got a boost last week when Alabama Power Company (APCO) Community Relations Manager Tripp Ward presented broadcasting students and school officials with a check for $2,500.Most…