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Honoring first responders
Some of the first responders honored, from left, ESCO Deputy Wallace Carter, Bay Minette Police Cpl. Arthur Odom, ESCO Sergeant Matt Rabren, ESCO Sheriff Heath Jackson, ESCO Major Billy Blair. By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Huxford Elementary School administration, faculty, staff and students welcomed the area’s law enforcement officers and emergency personnel to a luncheon in their honor Thursday, September 8. The event was “In Honor of Those Who Always Get…
Brantley speaks to Lions Club
President Chuck Brooks, left, and speaker John Brantley By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met Wednesday, September 7, in the First Baptist Church fellowship hall. President Lion Chuck Brooks called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Lion Dr. Kevin Garrett gave the blessing. Whitney Floyd and Brett Helton were introduced as guests and listened with the 17 others as…
BOE earns training award
Members of the Escambia County Board of Education were presented with an award at the Fall District 1 Thursday September 8, held at the Saraland Early Education Center in Saraland. Fifteen boards make up District 1. Escambia was one of only four that received the 2021-2022 Team Training Achievement Award. Board members are shown, from left, Danny Benjamin, Kevin Hoomes, Cindy Jackson, Sherry Digmon, Superintendent Michele McClung, Coleman Wallace, Mike…
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…
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…