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Tedders host benefit car show – Rain threat limits participation
In a contest determined by the votes of those who attend, anything can happen. And it did at the August 26 Tedders Auto Repair Car Show. The 2016 Storkcraft race car-shaped walker owned by Israel Tedder, 8-month-old granddaughter of event hosts Bubba and Cindy Tedder and daughter of Richey and Cassie Tedder, was chosen on more ballots than any of the 10 motorized entries and earned the event’s first-place trophy.…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago
Atmore News travels
Elegant Ladies of Essence attended a retreat in Panama City, Florida recently – and they took Atmore News with them. Show are, from left, front, Sandra McPherson, treasurer; Bonnie Johnson, secretary; Margaret Pace, holding Atmore News; back, Shirley Longmire, assistant treasurer; Angelia Knight, assistant secretary; Pam Jackson; Deborah Bishop; Judy McGlon; Pat Mason; Mechelle Forney, vice president; Betty Holly, president.
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Tedders benefit car show is Saturday
The public is invited to not only view an anticipated two dozen or more race cars, classic cars or trucks, and partially restored “Rat Rods” that will be on the lot at 108 North Carney Street on Saturday, but to help choose which three of those vehicles will take home top honors. The second Tedders Auto Repair Car Show, proceeds from which will be used for buying toys and gifts…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago
First day of school and an eclipse! Big day for Perdido Elementary/Middle School
By GERRI MCDONALD Special to Atmore News WOW! What an amazing first day of school for students at Perdido Elementary / Middle School Monday, August 21. Not only was it the first day back for students, but they could view (third through eighth grades) the solar eclipse. Throughout the day teachers had lessons and activities that related to the phenomenon – a first for the students. Even the faculty and staff got in…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
Chamber Ambassadors
You’ll see them at various events around town. The 2017-18 Chamber Ambassadors, all high school seniors, assist the Chamber at community and business functions. This year’s Ambassadors are, from left, front, Victoria Sawyer, Escambia Academy (EA); Keyaira Wilson, Escambia County High School (ECHS); Lazarrian Boykin, ECHS; Eboni Williams, ECHS; Hannah Nelson, Northview High School; Lauren Metzler, Home School; Jackson Breckenridge, EA; Rodney Lee, ECHS; Austin Williams, EA; Andrew Howell, EA;…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago