Month: January 2020

Atmore News

Alabama Power preparing to deal with storms’ impact
Alabama Power crews are preparing today for the possibility of a widespread storm system predicted to move through the state Saturday. “Alabama Power is ready to respond to the storms that are expected to impact the state tomorrow,” said Alabama Power spokeswoman Katie Bolton. “We encourage all of our customers to stay weather aware and follow our company updates, and local emergency management authorities, so you and your family stay…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
VFW Auxiliary changes ‘baby shower’ plans
The Atmore VFW Auxiliary has been planning to hold a “baby shower” to benefit the Women’s Health Program at Birmingham VA Medical Center which provides maternity care to expecting moms and mothers who are veterans. The event is called the Mommy and Me baby shower. The drop-off day was to be this Saturday, January 11. However, due to the threat of severe weather, VFW Auxiliary President Gayle Johnson is requesting…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Substitute personnel training set
The Escambia County Board of Education will host a FREE substitute personnel training session Friday, January 31, 9 a.m., Atmore Central Office, 501 S. Pensacola Street, Atmore. If you are currently on the substitute list for the school district and / or wish to become a substitute teacher, teacher assistant, secretary, cafeteria worker, bus driver or custodian, you must attend this training before you can begin subbing for the 2019-2020…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Obituaries, week of January 12,2020
Dolly Marie Deese   Mrs. Dolly Marie Deese, age 92, Foley, Ala., passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, January 4, 2020. She was born in Samson, Ala. February 20, 1927 and was first a resident of Fairhope, Ala. and later a resident of Foley where she lived for more than 60 years. She was employed for many years by Fovil Manufacturing in Foley serving as a supervisor. She enjoyed her…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
PCI holds Youth Pow Wow
By JOSH FRYE News Staff Writer The Poarch Creek Indians recently held the 10th Annual New Year’s Eve Youth Sobriety Pow Wow at the Poarch Community Center. The event welcomed over 60 young dancers from ages one to 17. According to event organizer Chris “Ding Ding” Blackburn, the event is designed to offer an alternative for young people, other than partying. “It offers a chance for the community to come…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago