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Lions inspired by missionary’s program
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…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Open house, orientation and meet the teacher
Orientation at A.C. Moore The preschool program at A.C. Moore kicked off Friday, August 5, with parent orientation. The faculty gave parents information about schedules, uniforms, etc. Shown are, from left, interim administrator JoLynn Godwin, teachers Sue Yeszkonis, Kim Burris, Shirley Prescod, Kasey Atkins, Kay Woodyard, and April Brantley. ECMS holds meet the teacher event Escambia County Middle School students and parents were invited to visit the school Friday afternoon,…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Obituaries, week of August 10, 2022
Rosie Lee McGougin Byrd Mrs. Rosie Lee McGougin Byrd, age 81, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022 in Bay Minette, Ala.  She was born in Brewton, Ala. to the late James and Inez Lowe McGougin. She was a member of Little Rock Church of Assembly of the Lord Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Carl Winston Byrd, Sr. Mrs. Byrd is survived by…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
A.C. Moore pre-K dress code clarification
Special to Atmore News Pre-K classes at A.C. Moore will begin the same time as all public school classes. Following is a clarification for the dress code at A.C. Moore. Shirts (boys/girls): Red, white, and gray polo style shirts and blouses with collars. No logos larger than a quarter monogrammed on shirts and blouses. Spirit / club t-shirts are to be worn on Fridays only.Pants / skirts / dresses /…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
New EA coach
Webster takes over boys basketball program Webster By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer There’s no doubt Jerome Webster knows basketball and how to coach it. But the veteran volunteer coach, selected recently to head up Escambia Academy’s boys team, knows he’s sailing into uncharted waters.“It’s going to be a big difference,” said Webster, who was a volunteer coach at Escambia County High School for several years. “I have to adjust to…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago