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Yellow Hat Society honors ECHS team
The team and coaches were joined by relatives at the event, from left, Deborah Thomas, Teresa Johnson, Shirley Williams, Willie Knight, Amanda Hunter, Hakeem Johnson, Anthony McCants, Stephen Williams, LaCarlos Thomas, Quinton Higgins, Irma Wilson, Amy Cabaniss, Layton Knight, Luverne Knight, Carolyn Banks. Members of the Yellow Hat Society, from left, Ann Lawrence, Paulette Wynn, Vasaroy Johnson, Janice Reynolds, Lillie Johnson, Shelia Williams, Bub Gideons and Teresa Dees. Not pictured…
by Sherry Digmon access_time4 years ago
Pedalin’ for St. Jude
Every year, the youngsters at First Baptist Church preschool participate in a bike-a-thon to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The younger kids have a trike-a-thon which they did last Friday, April 8.Sometimes a trike, sometimes a bike, maybe a wagon or a scooter, the goal is the same – raising money for a good cause.Shown are some of the kids pedalin’ or ridin’ for St. Jude.
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Obituaries, week of April 13, 2022
Michael Wayne Barnhill Mr. Michael Wayne Barnhill, age 58, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022 at his home in Atmore, Ala. He was a lifelong resident of Atmore. He retired at Wind Creek Atmore with several years of service. He enjoyed shooting pool, playing basketball, and was an avid Alabama Football Fan. He was a member of Gospel Light Chapel, and a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Home destroyed
Wind whips flames on Airport Road Wind and fat-pine wood caused the fire to quickly spread. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Flames fueled by stiff winds swept through an Airport Road home in the first hour of Sunday (April 3), quickly rendering the structure unlivable.“The house was a total loss,” said Atmore Fire Chief Ron Peebles, whose agency was one of three that fought the blaze for nearly three hours…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago
‘The Miracle Worker’ ends this week
News Staff Report If you missed the Greater Escambia Council for the Arts’ presentation of “The Miracle Worker” last week, you have only four more opportunities to see this show.Tickets for Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. and Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. are still available online at GECArts.org. When you purchase online, there is no need to download your tickets. They will be available at the box…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago