May 20, 2020 - Page 3 of 4

Atmore News

PCI, Wind Creek donate to public health, food bank

By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Poarch Band of Creek Indians and the tribe’s affiliated hospitality division each made significant donations designed to help offset the effects of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. PCI’s gift, a $500,000 donation, went to Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) to enhance the department’s COVID-19 response capabilities. Gov. Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris agreed that Poarch’s generosity would affect the whole…

Landis Designs named Business of the Month

Landis Designs was named the May Business of the Month by the Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce. Shown at the presentation Thursday, May 14, are, from left, Brandy Giger, AJ Beachy, Lena Hardy, Debbie Landis, Dave Landis, Jace Weber, Josh Landis, Noah Graham, and Erin Hankins.

Houck seeks council seat

Houck Note: The following announcement was submitted by the candidate. Today I am announcing my intention to become the next City Council member representing the citizens of District 4. I was born in Atmore, grew up around the country and the world. My father was career Army. My family roots run deep in the Atmore/Bratt area, back several generations. I graduated from ECHS in 1969, voted “Most School Spirit” that…

BOE approves personnel recommendations

News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent John Knott at the online board meeting Thursday, May 14. Resignation James Rogers, assistant band director, W.S. Neal Middle School, effective May 22, 2020Molly Barnett, special education teacher, Rachel Patterson Elementary School, effective May 22, 2020 RetirementVickie Stamper, instructional teacher aide, Pollard McCall Junior High School, effective June 1, 2020Jean Searcy, bus driver, Atmore…

Lassiter seeks council seat

Lassiter Note: The following announcement was submitted by the candidate. Shawn Lassiter announced his candidacy for the District 4 seat of the Atmore City Council on Monday. I am the son of the late Billy and Faye Lassiter, and have lived in Atmore for 49 years. Thirty of those years has been in District 4. I have been married to Hope for 24 years, and we have two children, Natalie…

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