Category: Community

Valedictorian’s address Shamirica Rankins Valedictorian Editor’s Note: This address was presented at the Escambia County High School Class of 2023 Commencement Exercises May 22, 2023. Good evening. first and foremost, I would like to thank God. Without Him I wouldn’t be able to stand up here with the breath I have today giving this speech. Everyone told me “Don’t wait till the last minute to write.”I want to thank my…

Atmore Public Library’s summer reading program kicked off Friday, June 2, with a packed house. Turtle Point Science Center Director Sierra Stiles, assisted by Jimmy Stiles, brought four friends for the kids to see and touch – a bullfrog, a snake, a turtle and a salamander. In this photo, the turtle seems to be waving hello to his new friend, Teman Crayton (held by his mom Teresa Crayton). Friday, June…

Atmore Community Hospital Auxiliary is hosting a shoe sale Thursday, June 15, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday, June 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Mayson Auditorium. Jewelry, accessories and more – 20 percent off all shoes, 25 percent off handbags. Clearance deals available.

News photos by Ditto Gorme

Next class registers in the fall 2023 Master Gardener intern graduates, from left, front, Annette Crenshaw, Joanna Varner, Corina Diamond, Cynthia Thompson, and Gina Gilbert; back, Craig Jerkins, Carol Holland, Wendell Ray, Ronald Smith, Drake Dalton. By MILLIE MURPHREESpecial to Atmore News On Tuesday, May 16, the Escambia County Master Gardener interns were honored with a graduation ceremony at the Escambia County Extension office. This spring, there were 10 participants…