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ECHS wins big over Satsuma
Blue Devils 2-0 to start the season QB Dakota DeSpain, #10, hands off to RB James Whatley, #2 By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher After a win, Escambia County High School head football coach Vincent Harris likes to post on Facebook, “It’s a good night to be a Blue Devil!” Judging from the first two games, it is indeed a good time to be a Blue Devil.The team is 2-0 for the…
by Sherry Digmon access_time4 years ago
New arrivals at the library
Check out the new arrivals at Atmore Public Library. Patrons rate new arrivalsSeveral patrons are sharing their opinions of the new books they’ve read. Five stars is the top rating. Frances Fuller: Suspects by Danielle Steel  5 stars Patricia Gibbs: The 6:20 Man by David Baldacci  5 stars Sarah Hall: Portrait of an Unknown Woman by Daniel Silva  5 stars Joyce Lambert: Amish Quilting Bee by Amy Clipston  5 stars…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Swartzendruber certified as aromatherapy coach
Special to Atmore News Debra Swartzendruber, owner of Simply Essential, recently earned a certificate as an Aromatherapy Coach, adding yet another technique she uses in guiding others to make informed decisions about their health and supporting them in being their own health advocate.The World Health Organization defines health as “A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Simply Essential’s mission…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
ECTS Gathering scheduled
Escambia County Training School (Golden Eagles) Alumni will hold their 18th Annual Gathering Friday, September 16, at David’s Catfish House, Atmore. The gathering is hosted by the Class of 1967.The last Gathering was held in 2019.Pictures will be taken at 9:30 a.m.; meet and greet at 9:45; program at 10 a.m.; and lunch at 11:30 a.m. Please note lunch is Dutch treat.Attendees are invited to share a Golden Eagles’ story.Door…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Pollard-McCall’s playground creative makeover
Coach Keith Nall with a couple of students enjoying “new” equipment By RANDY TATANOSpecial to Atmore News This summer the playground at Pollard-McCall Junior High was a real blast.Sandblast, that is.That bright red, white and blue playground which greeted students on their first day has become a patriotic physical education magnet. But the playground isn’t new, just the result of a clever bit of remodeling.Randall Jackson was wrapping up his…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago