Year: 2019

Atmore News

Obituaries for the week of February 3,2019
Donald Elliott Strickland           Mr. Donald Elliott Strickland, age 87, of Walnut Hill, Fla., passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 in Pensacola, Fla. He was born in Bratt, Fla. to the late Walker E. and Gladys Wiggins Strickland. He was a member of Walnut Hill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Willie Marie Amos Strickland; a son, George E. Strickland and…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
ECHS on failing school list
News Staff Report Escambia County High School has been listed by state education officials as a failing school and has been given an “F” in the second year of using a letter grade to assess the success or failure of individual schools. The grade is particularly tough to take this year since the school has shown overall improvement in other testing. In addition, ECHS has a 93 percent graduation rate…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Singing the gospel
About three years ago, Donna Stewart began playing hymns at The Meadows and Atmore Nursing Center. At times, she was joined by one or two who sang – some who sang with the Jubilee Singers at First Baptist Church. Now, there’s a group who periodically visits both facilities and share the gospel in song. Shown at The Meadows recently are, from left, Jan Stuart, Marvin and Anita Risher, Rev. C.L.…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Meet Ellie
Beautiful Ellie is a 2-year-old, 68-pound Chow mix who is looking for her “furever” home. Ellie is a very sweet and energetic girl who loves to play. If you are looking for an exercise buddy, Ellie is just the companion you need. Ellie is Heartworm negative, up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a $100 adoption fee, which includes spay. Please make plans to come meet Ellie…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Moore, Fountain join GOP
Special to Atmore News In a statement issued Tuesday, January 29, Escambia County GOP Chairman Jackie Gay announced Circuit Clerk John Robert Fountain and Tax Assessor Thad Moore, Jr. have joined the Republican Party. “We look forward to working with Mr. Fountain and Mr. Moore as we continue to advance conservative policies and principles,” Gay said. “Both men display professionalism in their offices and are active in community service. We…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago