Category: Community

HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) Escambia Christmas Group meeting held last week was filled with stories, songs, crafts and games. The children went home with a special Christmas Surprise from Kimberly McGhee PCI Education. Shown are, from left, front, Waylon Boutwell, Skyla Hadley, Frederick Watson, Naomi Roley, Amelia Ward, Emri Ward, Briggs Burnett, Vicki Bishop Team Leader, Montavius Williams, Brynn Boone, Alexander McIntyre, Kyleigh Peaden, Willow Faulk;…

The Yellow Hat Society met Thursday evening, December 12, for their Christmas dinner. The Society was founded in 2005 by Lillie Johnson who serves as president. Attending were, from left, front, Bub Gideons, Vonda Bynum, Vasaroy Johnson, Lillie Johnson, Janice Reynolds, Paulette Wynn and Rotongia Moore; back, Teresa Deer, Sherilyn Reynolds, Dale Ash, Brian Stallworth, Shelia Johnson-Williams, Tovariaceae Wilkeson, Ruthie Adams, Doris Knight, Carlos Berna, Tatum Wilkeson. Not pictured are…

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore woman was jailed December 7 after Alabama Department of Corrections agents saw her passing a package filled with illegal drugs and other contraband to her son, an inmate at G.K. Fountain Correctional Facility (FCF), just outside Atmore.Agents from ADOC’s Law Enforcement Services Division (LESD) K-9 unit watched as Valerie Douglas, age not provided, passed an object to the inmate she was there to…

The Alabama Silver-Haired Legislature’s Christmas gathering was held at David’s Catfish in Atmore Thursday, December 12. Local representative Charlotte Boyle, District 66, hosted the event, also attended by guest Mayor Jim Staff. The following legislators (with district numbers) and guests were scheduled to attend: Clarence and Julia Hudson, 95; Valerie Wiggins, 96; Beverly Cooper, 97; Herman Parks, 98; Betty Houston, 99; Ella and Alvin Jones-Stubbs, 100; Ann Burhans, 101; Peggy…

Members and guests at PCRC Christmas party Special to Atmore News The spirit of Christmas was in the house at Progressive Civic and Recreational Club held their annual Christmas party Friday, December 13.PCRC’S members enjoyed dinner, exchanged gifts, Christmas Carols, and a short program and prayer by Calvin Stots.Reports are that “a wonderful time was had by all who attended.”PCRC was established in 1960 as a nonprofit organization-501(c)(3). The organization…