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Kona Ice honored
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Kona Ice as the Business of the Month for September. Shown at the presentation Monday, Sept. 10, are, from left, Chamber Executive Director Emily Harp, Frank Robinson, Guy Barton, Terry Robinson, Chamber President Brandy Giger, Chamber board member Myrna Monroe, Chamber executive assistant Brandon Beachy.
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
ECMS hosts blood drive
Special to Atmore News Escambia County Middle School and Future Business Leaders of America hosted their annual blood drive by LifeSouth August 21. The theme for this drive was “Giving the Good Life.” “One donation can save up to three lives and we’re hopeful by this turnout that indeed many lives were saved,” said ECMS Principal Debbie Bolden. “ECMS would like to thank LifeSouth for making the trip to Atmore…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Taste of the South Sept. 20
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce’s Taste of the South, a showcase of many of the best cooks, cooking teams and bakers in and around the community, will turn 15 this year, and Chamber officials are gearing up for a big celebration. This year’s cooking competition — set for 5-8 p.m. next Thursday, September 20, at Heritage Park — will be the initial one for…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Honoring first responders
By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer For the 12th year, the congregation of Trinity Episcopal Church hosted a Blue Sunday service to remember those who perished September 11, 2001, in the attack on America. This year’s service, Sunday, September 9, was held jointly by Trinity and St. Anna’s Episcopal Church, Poarch. The Rt. Rev. J. Russell Kendrick, Bishop of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast, officiated. The Rev. Jeffrey…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
Taste of the South only 2 weeks away
Taste of the South is Thursday, September 20. There will four awards presented – Best Taste Commercial, Best Taste Amateur, Best Dessert, and Best Decorated Booth. Tickets are $10 for five tastes. You can get tickets from Chamber Ambassadors and Chamber board members. Stop by Atmore News and pick up your tickets from board member Myrna Monroe.
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago