Day: June 14, 2017

Sherry Digmon

‘O, give me a home … ‘
Sometimes working at a newspaper isn’t work at all. Like when we cover something at Atmore Public Library – one of my favorite places in town. The summer reading program is under way at the library. The first week, Don covered the poodle show. Last week, Friday the 9th, I went to get pictures of the Wild West Show. And I’m sure glad I took that assignment for myself. I’m…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
Book fair at the library
Atmore Public Library is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair this week and next week. You’ll find books for every child in your home – picture books, chapter books, series, and middle grade fiction. In addition to books, there’s some “cool stuff” your kids will like. The book fair is held in the library meeting room, but come to the main counter to be admitted. Library hours are Monday through Friday…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
VFW Auxiliary announces Patriotic Art Poster Contest
Atmore Memorial VFW Auxiliary to Post 7016 announces the kick-off of the VFW Auxiliary’s Summer Patriotic Art Poster Contest. Children ages 4-15 have the opportunity to compete for prize money in four age categories: 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, and 13-15. The winner in each age group will receive $25. This poster contest is a local follow-up to the National VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Scholarship Contest for students in…
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Ruzic named Coastal Gateway EDA Executive Director
Will Ruzic has been named executive director of Coastal Gateway Regional Economic Development Alliance, the five-county, nonprofit economic development organization representing Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia and Monroe counties. Ruzic becomes the fourth executive director in the organization’s history. He succeeds Dr. John A. Johnson, who retired from full-time service to the alliance. Johnson had served as executive director of the organization for the past three years. Ruzic, who has served…
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