Month: April 2019

Don Fletcher

Atmore schools, Part 2
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Note: The following article is the second in a three-part series on the Escambia County Board of Education’s status on the improvement undergone at the system’s three Atmore-based schools, as well as plans to continue that improvement. Escambia County education officials maintained during a special March 20 presentation that the three schools inside Atmore — Escambia County High, Escambia County Middle and Rachel Patterson…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago
Easter events
News Staff Report If Easter is approaching, it must be time for egg hunts. Following is information on hunts coming up this Saturday. Easter in the Park The Easter Bunny will be the featured guest again this year as Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce presents its annual Easter in the Park event this Saturday, April 13, at Heritage Park. Chamber officials and employees, along with trustees and special events sponsors…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Donating to the VFD
The congregation of First Pentecostal Church of McCullough held a benefit for the McCullough Volunteer Fire Department Saturday afternoon, April 6. With fish dinners and an auction, which included cakes baked by the firemen, the church raised more than $4,000 for the department. The funds will be used to buy new turnout gear. Shown at the check presentation Monday, April 8, are from left, front, Ronald Johnson, VFD Chief Eddie…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Atmore at the Final Four
Two old friends met up at the Final Four last week. This picture was taken postgame in the Auburn men’s locker room after a disappointing and controversial loss to Virginia. At left is Chad Prewett, Auburn Men’s Basketball Director of Operations, and at right, Scottie Rodgers, Sun Belt Conference Associate Commissioner / Strategic Communications.
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Paving bid awarded
Largest resurfacing project in years to touch 8 streets By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Progress comes with inconvenience, and traffic flow interruptions and temporarily closed roads could be the norm in the near future on Atmore’s residential streets. But only for a relatively short time. During their Monday, April 8, meeting Atmore City Council members awarded a contract for a resurfacing project that is expected to take “three or…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago