A lesson in flag folding, flag etiquette
On Monday, February 12, several members of Atmore VFW Post 7016 visited Huxford Elementary School to teach sixth-grade students the proper folding and etiquette of the United States Flag.
Liberty MBC celebrating pastor anniversary
The congregation of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church is holding a service to celebrate the 8th Year Pastor’s Anniversary of Pastor Isaac Bradley, Sr. All are invited to attend Sunday, February 25, at 3 p.m. The theme for the service is “Preaching Jesus, the Church.” Theme Scripture is II Corinthians 4:5 – “For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servant for Jesus’ sake.” Guest speaker…
PHD a double winner at Chamber’s third chili cook-off
Despite the aroma of 11 different chili pots (each containing a “secret recipe”) and a healthy preview of early Spring weather, Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce’s third annual chili cook-off drew only about half as many people as did last year’s event, when less than 100 paid to taste the spicy wares. According to a Chamber volunteer, “maybe 40” people made their way to Heritage Park on Saturday (February 17)…
Apostle Wilson’s vision
Apostle Jimmie C. Wilson had a vision. He founded and pastored Holy Community Center on Wilkerson Street in Atmore. But that was not his only vision. He wanted to improve the church with a new fellowship hall and parking lot. His vision came to fruition. But he was not there to see it. Apostle Wilson passed away last year – but he had imparted his vision to his wife, Irma…
GECA sets auditions for Children of Eden
By PHIL JOHNSON Special to Atmore News Saturday, February 17, Greater Escambia Council for the Arts will hold auditions for this year’s musical, Children of Eden. Auditions will be at 2 p.m. at the Greater Escambia Center for the Arts, corner of Trammell and Nashville. Please consider being a part of this production. We want this to be a truly special event. This amazing piece by Stephen Swartz, composer of the classics…