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ECTS alumni gather for 15th year
Four dozen Escambia County Training School alumni and guests were on hand Friday, September 29, for the 15th annual gathering of graduates. The event, hosted by the ECTS Class of 1967, included an alumni breakfast and games at David’s Catfish House, along participation in several Escambia County High School homecoming activities. Graduates traveled from Pensacola and Daphne and from as far away as Michigan, Texas and Georgia. “I would like…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago
Youth Leadership Atmore class begins
The 2017-18 Youth Leadership Atmore class held their orientation session Tuesday, September 26 at Trinity Episcopal Church. Students attend Atmore Christian School (ACS), Escambia Academy (EA), Escambia County High School (ECHS), and Northview High School (NHS). Members of the class are, from left, front, Sara Rolin, EA; Bailey Hayles, EA; Johnika Roberts, ECHS; Haven Shores, ACS; Valen Shelly, NHS; Olivia Simmons, ECHS; middle, Mar’Daizah Salter, ECHS; Jasmine Rivers, ECHS; Christiara…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Northview loses to Freeport
By LEXXI BAGGETT News Sports Writer Coach Shaun Arnst had announced ahead of time that he and his Freeport Bulldogs were “coming after the [Northview] Chiefs,” and that is exactly what they did Friday night on the Chiefs’ home turf. With a score of 48 to 19, the Bulldogs choked the Chiefs in both defense and offensive tactics. During the first quarter, the Bulldogs showed they meant business when their…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Ribbon cutting held for new shop
Chamber of Commerce directors, personnel and a Chamber Ambassador, along with business owners, friends and family joined the owner of Cotton & Co. for a ribbon cutting on Ridgeley Street Saturday, September 30. Shown are, from left, Bess Maxwell, Dr. Steve Shirley, Louise Carlton, Janet Shirley, Renee Wolfe, Dr. Steven Shirley, Chris Singleton, store owner Mallorie Shirley (holding Carson), Katie Brantley, Emma Sasser, Sandy Helton, Paulette Barrett, Kara Mascaro, Hannah…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago
Harvest service planned
Ebenezer Lutheran Church will have a Harvest weekend celebration October 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be fun, games, food and door prizes. This will lead us into the church’s Annual Harvest Home Service on Sunday October 15, at 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Clarence Martin, pastor of St. Matthew Lutheran Church of Pensacola. The theme is “It’s Harvest Time,” Galatians 6: 7-10.
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago