Category: Community

A giant American flag was unfurled just prior the Escambia County High School homecoming football game Friday evening, September 16. The flag was provided by Woodmen of the World. Dr. Hugh Long was instrumental in obtaining the flag for the event. Veterans and first responders were invited to the field to hold the flag as Felicia Bishop sang the National Anthem.

Class of 1982 Class of 1992 Class of 1997 Class of 2012 Blue Devil Barbara Whatley By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher The Escambia County High School homecoming parade rolled Friday afternoon, September 16, with floats and trailers bearing alumni and school officials; the ECHS Blue Legion Band marching and playing; and a host of folks along the parade route.In years past, the weather has often been cooler for homecoming, but then…

The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Flynn Built homes Friday, September 9. Chamber board members and Ambassadors, friends and family joined the owners and employees for the occasion.

Kimberly North of Atmore has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Summer 2022 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.

The Atmore Memorial VFW Auxiliary presented a plaque of appreciation to Atmore News Tuesday evening, September 6. The plaque reads “Thank you for your continuous support for our organization.” Shown are, from left, Atmore News co-owner Myrna Monroe, VFW Auxiliary President Jackey Odom, Atmore News co-owner Sherry Digmon.