Category: Community

Meredith McGhee with President Meadows Special to Atmore News Meredith McGhee was one of five students who received a medal to wear at graduation and a pin from Pensacola State College President Ed Meadows for being selected as a Presidential Scholarship recipient. The Recognizing Excellence Reception was held October 12 on campus at Pensacola State College. “There is nothing more important than recognizing good, successful and active students and all…

The ladies at the Atmore Public Library were ready for trick or treaters Friday, October 29, as businesses and agencies around town held Trick or Treat on the Street. The APL M&Ms are, from left, Sandy Whitaker, Hope Lassiter, Michelle Amerson, Ernestine Arnold, and Ginger Caraway.

The Yellow Hat Society recently donated $500 to Pride of Atmore in the Take a Seat campaign for the Strand Theater. Shown at the presentation Tuesday, October 26, are, from left, Vasaroy Johnson, Bub Gideons (accepting for Pride), Paulette Johnson Wynn, Teresa Dees, Vonda Bynum, Janice Reynolds, Lillie Johnson (presenting the donation), Ruthie Adams, Doris Knight, Shelia Johnson-Williams. Not pictured are Ann Lawrence, Tonyaneka Gaskins, and Tovjivanese Wilkerson.

Recently, Escambia County Commissioner Scottie Stewart delivered a donation to Huxford Elementary School. Principal Leah Fuqua said the funds will be used to support students’ learning and teachers’ standard based instruction. Shown at the presentation are, from left, first grader Logan Smith, first grader Jordayn English, Principal Leah Fuqua, Commissioner Scottie Stewart, second grader Ollie Murray, and second grader Gracie House.

John Eddins Jim Gay News Staff Report There were a number of competitions going on in town and on Pensacola Avenue during Williams Station Day.Some of the winners:Juried art at WSDBest of Show: A Different Window – Kenneth Smith1st place: Chatham Knives – Mike ChathamMerit Award: John Eddins potteryMerit Award: Jim Gay potteryMerit Award: Daisilla StacksPatron’s Choice Award: Jim Gay potteryAtmore Community Hospital Breast Cancer Awareness run/walk at WSD18 &…