Category: Community

Escambia Academy’s homecoming is set for Friday, October 6, and the 2023-24 homecoming queen will be crowned. Shown is this year’s court, from left, Junior Maid Ana Chesley Robinson, Sophomore Maid Brilee Handley, Senior Maid Mary Ruth Dortch, Senior Maid Scottla Williams, Senior Maid Tava Johnson, Freshman Maid Aleaha Livingston.

The Pink Ladies, from left, seated, Marlene Forester, Ellon Lowery; first row standing, Diane Lowe, Earnestine Arnold, Judy Rathsack, Alice Buie, Julia Strack, Sheila Johnson; back row, Patsy Brown, Elaine Rehm, Erica Little, Physel Johnson, Sheila Blackburn, Sandra Hare. Not pictured are Thelma Grant, Catherine Jones, Glenda Lowry and Ruby Sanspree. By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher We’ve all seen them at Atmore Community Hospital – sometimes in the gift shop, sometimes…

By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher A long-standing reunion in Atmore is the annual Escambia County Training School Golden Eagles Alumni Gathering held in the fall. Although the event was not held in 2020 and 2021 due to Covid, it was well-attended in 2022, and alumni are encouraged to attend and fellowship one with another again.This year, the Gathering is set for Friday, September 29, at David’s Catfish.Following is the schedule:Meet and…

Rachel Patterson Elementary School recognized their first Star Students of the year Friday, September 1. Star Students for August are, from left, first row, Bryce Hansell, Emmaleigh Cook, Jodeci Gross, Camryn Watson, Emiline Harris, Anastasia Taylor, Tommy Kyles, Rowen Gentry, Addison Hull, second row, Weston Cotton, Indya House, Seth Graves, Malaysia McCants, Khaydance Black, Gabrianna Foster, Christopher Lowe, King Thomas, Bryleigh Williams, Ivorionna Kyles; third row, Ahmarie Mann, Lilly Kate…

Check out the new arrivals at Atmore Public Library. Patrons rate new arrivalsSeveral patrons are sharing their opinions of the new books they’ve read. Five stars is the top rating. Patricia Gibbs: I Will Find You by Harlan Coben 5 stars Gay Drew: Identity by Nora Roberts 5 stars Linda Ellison: Obsessed by James Patterson  5 stars Fiction The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden The Housemaid’s Secret by Freida McFadden Happiness…