Blessing postponed
The Blessing of Animals originally scheduled for last Saturday at Trinity Episcopal in Atmore has been postponed until Monday, October 23 at 5 pm. Trinity apologizes for any inconvenience.
ECHS homecoming
Escambia County High School homecoming is Friday, September 29. Following is schedule for the day: Alumni Tea – 9 a.m. Tour / door judging – 10 a.m. Pep rally – 10:30 a.m. Parade line-up – 1:15 p.m. Parade begins – 2 p.m. ECHS homecoming game against Hillcrest-Evergreen – 7 p.m. Homecoming court and queen announced during halftime
Mark your calendar
Breakfast with an Elected Official The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce will host Breakfast with an Elected Official Thursday, September 28, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., at the Chamber office, 137 N. Main. This session will focus on education with Escambia County Board of Education members W.J. Grissett, Coleman Wallace and David Nolin. United Bank’s Farm to Table events The Farm to Table preview event with ticket drawing will be…
Riggs graduates from UA
Alexandra Nicole Riggs of Atmore was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Alabama during ceremonies on August 5. UA awarded approximately 1,300 degrees this summer.
Celebrating 103rd birthday
Atmore Nursing Center resident Ella Mae Knight, seated, celebrated her 103rd birthday Saturday, September 23. Not only was she surrounded by friends and family, she had a special visitor who brought special greetings. Alabama Representative Alan Baker, right, presented Mrs. Knight with certificates of recognition from the House of Representatives and Governor Kay Ivey. At left, is Mrs. Knight’s son, Robert Knight. News photo by Ditto Gorme