Atmore News

Meet Butterfinger
Handsome Butterfinger is a 5-year-old, 40-pound male Bulldog mix that is looking for his “furever” home. Butterfinger loves to be around people and is good with other dogs. He is up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a $100 adoption fee, which includes neuter. Please make plans to come meet Butterfinger Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Atmore / PCI Animal Control located…
Adams recognized by Black Faculty and Staff Association
Jazmine Adams of Atmore received the John England Award from The University of Alabama’s Black Faculty and Staff Association in March. The association’s Academic Premier Awards honor UA students on Black Scholars Day. The mission of the Black Faculty and Staff Association is to contribute to the betterment of UA by serving as an advocate for educational equity, with an emphasis on African-American students and the professional needs of its…
BOE approves personnel recommendations
News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent John Knott at the board meeting Monday, April 22. Retirement 1. Terri Parkinson, secretary / bookkeeper, Flomaton High School, effective June 1, 2019 2. Alice Hall, seven-hour custodian, Huxford Elementary School, effective July 1, 2019 3. Connie Waller, seven-hour custodian, Huxford Elementary School, effective July 1, 2019 4. Brenda Taylor, elementary teacher, W.S. Neal…
Dixie Echoes in concert Saturday
The Dixie Echoes will be in concert Saturday, April 27, 7 p.m., at Beulah Camp Ground. Admission is free. But there’s more than a concert going on. Barbecue plates will be served from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m., A big auction will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Beulah Camp is located between Repton and Excel, one mile south of U.S. Highway 84, on Beulah Camp Ground Road.