Category: Community

The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts was the recipient of a recent TITO (Ticket In Ticket Out) donation from Wind Creek Casino. Shown at the check presentation Tuesday, August 2, are from left, Wanetta McGinty and Sharon Poulsen with the GECA board of directors, and Melanie Rowland and Jerry Janes with Wind Creek.

Madeline Kent, left, and Jennifer Sanders By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met August 3 in the Mayson Auditorium of Atmore Community Hospital.In the absence of the president, Vice President Lion Dr. Kevin Garrett presided. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, Lion Joyce Petty gave the invocation. Lion Kevin recognized Madeline Kent and Lena Hardy as visitors. Business included a report of participation at…

Orientation at A.C. Moore The preschool program at A.C. Moore kicked off Friday, August 5, with parent orientation. The faculty gave parents information about schedules, uniforms, etc. Shown are, from left, interim administrator JoLynn Godwin, teachers Sue Yeszkonis, Kim Burris, Shirley Prescod, Kasey Atkins, Kay Woodyard, and April Brantley. ECMS holds meet the teacher event Escambia County Middle School students and parents were invited to visit the school Friday afternoon,…

The Ministry Training Institute of Samford University is offering two new courses at First Baptist Church in Atmore.The Book of Romans is the subject of the term beginning August 22 and ending October 10. Classes are held Monday nights at 6 p.m.The book of Romans contains some of the richest theological truths regarding the doctrine of salvation than any other book in Scripture. It is a treasure trove of theological…

By ANNA ELLISSpecial to Atmore News Have you visited Tom Byrne Park lately? Did you attend Mayfest 2022? If you did, chances are you noticed the freshly painted bathrooms! The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce received a grant through the Gulf Coast Resource, Conservation, and Development Council (Gulf Coast RC&D) to update the park bathrooms.With the funds received, the Chamber was able to purchase materials such as primer, paint, new…