Category: Community

The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce staff visited Huxford Elementary Wednesday, August 10, to fulfill the school’s request for new swings. Chamber Executive Director Anna Ellis said the Chamber has asked school administrators what they need, and they’re filling those requests. HES was the first one to get a delivery. Shown are Chamber and school personnel and students, from left, front, Troy Presley, Jovany Rodriguez, Jackson Rackard, Michael Radford; HES…

Members of the Yellow Hat Society donated $5,000 to the Escambia County High School Athletics Department Friday, August 12. The funds are designated for weight equipment. Shown are some of the Yellow Hats, members of the ECHS coaching staff, and school personnel, from left, front, Janice Reynolds, Dale Ash, Doris Knight, Vasaroy Johnson, Shelia Johnson-Williams, Vonda Bynum, Mike Vincent, Lillie Johnson, ECHS Principal Kike Pettaway, Head Coach Vincent Harris, Devin…

Johnson Special to Atmore News Holly Johnson has been hired as chief financial officer at Coastal Growers in Atmore. She will have direct responsibility for the overall financial plans, accounting, budget, tax systems, and audit activities. She will also be responsible for hands on management of the day-to-day financial performance of the company’s operations.Johnson has over 20 years of progressive experience providing financial leadership and support. Her experience and best…

The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts was the recipient of a recent TITO (Ticket In Ticket Out) donation from Wind Creek Casino. Shown at the check presentation Tuesday, August 2, are from left, Wanetta McGinty and Sharon Poulsen with the GECA board of directors, and Melanie Rowland and Jerry Janes with Wind Creek.

Madeline Kent, left, and Jennifer Sanders By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met August 3 in the Mayson Auditorium of Atmore Community Hospital.In the absence of the president, Vice President Lion Dr. Kevin Garrett presided. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, Lion Joyce Petty gave the invocation. Lion Kevin recognized Madeline Kent and Lena Hardy as visitors. Business included a report of participation at…