Year: 2019

Atmore News

Students interview for SPEC’s Youth Tour Program
Special to Atmore News On Friday, January 11, 24 local students were chosen to compete for the honor of being a 2019 Southern Pine Electric Co-op Youth Tour representative. Students were chosen by faculty members of their respective schools, based on academic achievements and extracurricular achievements. Students selected by their schools to participate in Youth Tour are Chase Bell, Escambia Academy; Jack Booker, Excel High School; Donna Jean Brewton, Hillcrest…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
New arrivals at the library
Check out the new arrivals at Atmore Public Library. Patrons rate new arrivals Several patrons are sharing their opinions of the new books they’ve read. Five stars is the top rating. Herb Hackman: Dark Sacred Night by Michael Connelly – 5 stars Roy Gandy: Spy Masters by Brad Thor – 5 stars Herb Hackman: Sea of Greed by Clive Cussler – 5 stars Freddie Miller: Beauchamp Hall by Danielle Steel…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Spelling bee held
News Staff Report Escambia County public schools spelling bee was held Wednesday, January 16, in the Flomaton High School media center. Students participated in two groups – grades 3 through 5 and grades 6 through 8. The countywide school spelling bee will be held Tuesday, February 5, 9 a.m., in the Flomaton High School media center. Only the winner from each group will participate.
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Post-parade MLK program put together on the fly
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Monday’s after-parade program, an extension of a weekend that featured numerous observances in honor of slain Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., didn’t go exactly as planned. But, despite having to establish a new program on the fly and to deal with an uncooperative sound system, things went smoothly and quickly. More than 150 people, from babies in the arms of their…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
Meet Belle
By JULIE MCDONALD Special to Atmore News Belle is a beautiful 1-year-old female lab mix looking for a loving home. She is super sweet, calm and friendly. Belle loves playing fetch and playing with toys. If you are looking for a wonderful furry companion, she is your girl! Belle’s adoption fee is $100, which includes vaccinations and spay. Please come meet Belle at the Atmore / PCI Animal Shelter Monday…
by Submitted Article access_time6 years ago