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‘Whose broad stripes and bright stars …’
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.
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
ECHS homecoming parade
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…
by Sherry Digmon access_time4 years ago
Obituaries, week of September 21, 2022
Leslie E. Guelsby Mr. Leslie E. Guelsby, age 66, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Friday, September 9, 2022 in Atmore, AL. He was born at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. to James Cecil and Patsy Patch Gulsby. He served in the Army National Guard and was an electrician with Engels.  He was preceded in death by his father; his sister, Vicki Lynn Jordan and his nephew, Michael Scott “Scotty” Jordan. Mr.…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Paving project
City announces $2.4M plan for new surfaces on 21 streets By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer City of Atmore officials are planning a massive, $2.4 million paving project designed to put new surfaces on parts of 21 city streets.The resurfacing project will cover six streets in the city’s northeastern sector, six in its northwestern sector, five in the southeastern sector, and four in the southwestern quadrant.During a workshop held Monday, September…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago
Taste of the South is Thursday
Special to Atmore News The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce’s Taste of the South will officially kick off at 5 p.m. this Thursday, September 15, at Heritage Park. Each person who attends will get to sample one of every dish, so be sure to come ready for good food. The Pepsi wagon will also be on site. The last call for samples will be made around 7:30 as the final collection…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago