EventsAtmore News

Homecoming, revival set at Mt. Olive
The pastor and congregation of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church invite all to join them in homecoming and revival services next week. Homecoming is set for Sunday, October 22, 3 p.m., with the message by Pastor Michael Arnold of Peace and Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church, Brewton. The revival guest speaker is the Rev. Dr. Timothy Woods, Pastor of Hopewell Baptist Church, Birmingham. Revival services will be held Monday through Wednesday,…
Welcome to the Welcome Center
The Atmore Historical Society invites all to a Welcome to the Welcome Center open house Thursday, October 19, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at the Peavy-Webb building in Heritage Park. The center will be open Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and will be manned by historical society volunteers. AHS will now meet on a quarterly basis, and the meeting site will be announced.  
Attention: ECHS Class of ‘67
The Escambia County High School Class of 1967 is planning a 50-year reunion to be held Saturday, Oct. 28, 6 p.m., at the Atmore Country Club. The cost is $10 per person. Also, the class will have a tent across the street from the YMCA at Williams Station Day, and a class picture will be taken at First Presbyterian Church at noon. If you plan to attend the reunion at…
Bicentennial event added to WSD
Alabama is celebrating 200 years of statehood with the 200 Bicentennial initiative. Across the state, all types of events, exhibits and activities are being held to commemorate the anniversary. The celebration of Alabama’s 200 years is being held over three years: 2017 – Exploring Alabama 2018 – Honoring Our People 2019 – Sharing Our Stories Some area folks have been meeting to plan a 200 Bicentennial event to coincide with…
Mark your calendar
Ribs on Ridgeley Tickets are still available for Ribs on Ridgeley Thursday, October 12, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., on Ridgeley Street. The meal includes ribs, green beans, hash brown casserole, a roll, and homemade pie. Food is being prepared by South Alabama Vending, Escambia County High School Culinary Arts Department, and Myrna Monroe (pies). Tickets, $40 each, are available at Atmore News, 128 S. Main Street. Proceeds will go…