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Habitat has a tag
Special to Atmore News The Escambia County Habitat for Humanity now has an opportunity for every owner of a vehicle in the county to help with the organization’s mission. Lisa Tindell, executive director for the local affiliate, said the introduction of a new option for car tag purchases gives everyone a chance to donate to the mission of the organization. “We are so excited to have this option as a…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Trinity to celebrate ‘Blue Sunday’
Special to Atmore News On September 9, at 10 a.m., the Rev. Jeffrey A. Jencks will officiate at a Holy Eucharist “Blue Sunday” service for local area first responders. On the Sunday closest to 9/11, the Episcopal families of St. Anna’s in Poarch and Trinity in Atmore combine to honor emergency personnel as well as City of Atmore and PCI Tribal officials. This is the 12th annual Blue Sunday service…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Pine Barren hosting gospel bluegrass concert
Mark your calendar for an evening of gospel bluegrass. Pine Barren Baptist Church will host Alan Sibley and The Magnolia Ramblers Sunday, September 16, 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy old time gospel bluegrass music followed by fellowship and refreshments. For more information call Pastor Mike Harper 850-256-0530 or pianist Arelene Mack 251-359-3630. The church is located at 5270 Pine Barren Church Road, Highway 4, in Davisville.
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Boys, Girls State delegates honored
By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer American Legion Post 90 and the Legion Auxiliary hosted a reception for Boys and Girls State delegates Thursday, August 23. Each year, the Legion sponsors six young men and the Auxiliary sponsors three young women to attend the leadership program held at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Students from Escambia Academy, Escambia County High School and Flomaton High School are selected. Students are…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
Hi5 Friday at RPES
    By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer The second Hi5 Friday of the school year was held August 24 at Rachel Patterson Elementary School. Atmore firefighters, community and government leaders, business people, Chamber board members, and Chamber Ambassadors joined in to welcome students and faculty to school that morning. The Chamber of Commerce initiative is designed to start the students’ and teachers’ day with positivity and energy. The next…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago