Category: Community

Two Escambia Academy varsity cheerleaders participated in the 82nd Varsity Spirit Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Hawaii December 4-9. Not only did they march in the parade, junior Ana Chesley, left, and senior Tava Johnson, right, had the opportunity to visit the USS Arizona Memorial and enjoy Waikiki Beach.

Escambia County Training School (ECTS) alumni gathered December 6 at Atmore Nursing Center to present goody bags containing lap blankets and adult bibs to ANC Activities Director Darlene Murphy, who distributed the gifts to several ANC residents. ECTS Founder Barbara Poole Harris said funds for the annual Christmas outreach were raised at this year’s alumni program and from community members, including Helen White Dickens and Dr. Max Parker. Shown from…

The Rachel Patterson Elementary School Star Students for December are, from left, first row, Kian Cisneros, Kailey Riley, Braylen McCaster, Jayceon Grace, Aubrey Lavana, Trevia Ford, Caydence Spencer, Aiyana Bowens, Mason Jackson; second row, Mozella Knight, Aubree Robinson, Kyleigh Dyar, Gabrianna Foster, Zy’niyah Walker, Madison Polk, Ja’Mir Redmond, Corde’ Webb, Keegan Gray; third row, Malayshia Packer, Treyson House, Jaeon Williams, Carter Overstreet, Abraham Parra-Cerritos, Addilyn Armentor, Christian Napoleon, Major Walker,…

Special to Atmore News The American Pickers, Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, are returning to Alabama. They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout the state in February 2024.American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the world of antique “picking.” The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques.They often find historically significant or rare items,…

Special to Atmore News United Bank announces the addition of Richard K. Stanley to the board of directors.Stanley is the president and CEO of T. R. Miller Mill Company, Inc., his employer of 41 years. The Brewton native oversees one of the largest sawmills in the United States. The mill manufactures various specialty pine products including pine flooring, siding, and pattern products.“We are pleased to welcome Ricky as a new…