Category: Community

Ice water and shade trees were among the favorites as the summer sun beat down, however, a few kids braved the heat to take advantage of the activities. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer For the third straight year, blistering August heat kept many people away from the annual Patterson Street Fun Day and plagued those who attended. If things go as planned, that will be less of a problem in…

Boys and Girls State delegates, from left, Michael Morgan, Serenity Mitchell, Jason Alcaniz, Helen Weber, Jackson Haney By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher American Legion Post 90 sponsored 14 areas students at this year’s Boys and Girls State held at Troy University May 28 through June 3. One day during the week, delegates took a day trip to the capital in Montgomery.As is the custom, the Legion held a reception for State…

ECHS open house Escambia County High School open house was held Friday, August 4. Students were invited to come by, get their schedules, meet their teachers, and talk with the school’s new counselor, Pamela Robinson. Shown are some of the teachers and administrators who were available to meet with students, from left, seated, Stephanie Buitron, Travis Kelley, Travis Stanton; standing, Assistant Principal Greg Brock, Melissa Askew, Darrell Spencer. First day…

Don Metzler, Lion Taylor Lee By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club meeting on August 2, 2023, was called to order by President Renee Hardy, who also led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Lion Anne Hetzel gave the invocation. Lion Patty Davis introduced prospective member Billy Blair.Following lunch, Lion Taylor Lee introduced Don Metzler who spoke to the group about We Care…

McClung addresses educators. By MICHELE MCCLUNGSpecial to Atmore News Following is the welcome by Escambia County School Superintendent Michele McClung at the 2nd Annual Back-to-School Pep Rally Friday, August 4, Flomaton High School auditorium. Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, esteemed educators and school staff, and guests:Good morning and welcome to our 2nd annual Back-to-School Pep Rally!Today, we stand together as a unified force, ready to embark on another exciting journey…