Atmore News

The Atmore Lions Club recently donated a total of $3,000 worth of food to the food pantries at Rachel Patterson Elementary School and Escambia County High School. The food will be distributed to children who participate in the free lunches throughout the summer.Shown above, at ECHS are, from left, students Brandon Bartley, Trinity Riley, Jaqauvious Bush, Daquan Montgomery; and Lions Sara Smith and Kenny Smith; ECHS coach Logan Brooks; Lions…

Coastal Alabama Community College has released the names of students named to the President’s List and the Dean’s List for Spring semester 2023. Area students are listed below.The following students were named to the President’s List:Atmore – Sarah Arnold, Abigail Atchison, Matthew Baggett, Terry Baldwin, Da’lijiah BallPerdido – Cameron Robinson, Gavin RobinsonThe following students were named to the Dean’s List:Atmore – Olan Albritton, Mattie Bailey, Lane Booker, Madeline Brown, Ashley…

Dustin and Leslie Helton announce the birth of their daughter, Mckenzie Josephine Helton, born March 9, 2023, at Sacred Heart Hospital. She weighed 8 lbs. 4 oz. and was 21” long.Her maternal grandparents are Wayne Cummings and Betty Dean. Paternal grandparents are Roger and Beverly Helton.She was welcomed home by big brother, Mason Helton, and big sister, Taylor Helton.

Valedictorian’s address Shamirica Rankins Valedictorian Editor’s Note: This address was presented at the Escambia County High School Class of 2023 Commencement Exercises May 22, 2023. Good evening. first and foremost, I would like to thank God. Without Him I wouldn’t be able to stand up here with the breath I have today giving this speech. Everyone told me “Don’t wait till the last minute to write.”I want to thank my…