Category: Community

Veterans at the Perdido School program By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Although Perdido School’s November 9 assembly was a prelude to Veterans Day, the gathering also had a Thanksgiving flavor to it.Principal Phillip Stewart said during the program, considered one of the best in the area, was not just to honor those who serve or have served in the nation’s military, but also to thank them.“Our main message today is…

Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union donated to the United Fund Drive Thursday, November 3. Shown at the check presentation are, from left, GW Branch Manager Sha Gilchrist, UF board members Emilee Craft and Mike Kircharr, GW VP of Regional Sales LeeAnn Allen, UF President Andrew Garner, UF board member Dawn Skipper, GW Director of Community Relations Frank Giammaria.

Mayor Jim Staff, left, and Chuck Brooks By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met November 2, in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church with President Lion Chuck Brooks presiding. Lion Chuck asked Lion Dr. Kevin Garrett to give the blessing. In the absence of a flag, members uniquely watched a video of an American flag waving as they said the Pledge of Allegiance.Lion Patty Davis…

As always, the annual St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church Fall Festival, Nov. 4 and 5, was a great success with good food, a bake sale and fellowship. This year’s co-chairs were Mary McPherson and Tom Latino. Manning the smokers for the Boston butts were Ditto Gorme, Jean Chaloux, Chipper Staff, John Dorriety, Larry McPherson, Roland Lehman and Joe Chlebowski. Shown are volunteers working inside, from left, front, Ann Glavan, David…

The Rachel Patterson Elementary School Students of the Month for October are, from left, first row, Catalena Hall, Emiline Hall, Kash Franklin, D’Marcus Howard, Taicoria Armstrong-Parker, Kinsley Norwood, Malise Mills, Liam Price; second row, Jia Bright, Aiyana Bowens, Fettler Harris, De’shanti Simmons, Raleigh America, Kaymee Weekley, Kamden Turner, Kayden Tucker; third row, Curtis Tucker, Dakota Fountain, Amya Williams, Elijah Kennedy, Demetrius America, Lyric Allen, Zylus Davidson, Aaliyah Pate, Ashanti Boyd,…