Month: August 2021

Atmore News

Gilchrist promoted to Atmore branch manager
Gilchrist Special to Atmore News Sha Gilchrist has been promoted to the position of Atmore branch manager at Gulf Winds.Gilchrist, a lifelong resident of Atmore, started as a teller at Gulf Winds 17 years ago. In that time, she has advanced through the roles of teller, head teller and financial service representative to become the new branch manager.“I have known Sha for her entire Gulf Winds career,” said Lee Ann…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Atmore Chamber earns accreditation
News Staff Report The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce was recently named an accredited chamber through the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama’s (CCAA) Alabama Certified Chamber Program, one of the most prestigious programs offered by the association.“Executive Director Anna Norton has worked many, many hours on applying for this accreditation. We are proud of her and our Chamber team!” Chamber President Emilee Waters said. “I cannot wait to see…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Obituaries, week of August 18, 2021
Ryan Keith Preston Mr. Ryan Keith Preston, age 64, of Stockton, Ala., passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Mobile Infirmary in Mobile, Ala. He was born in Panama to Noel Justus and Esther Janet Preston. He a32-year career with The Taylor Group working in the local plant in Louisville, Miss. He was promoted to foreman and then to superintendent before transferring as a Customer Service Representative for SSI in…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Still no deal
BOE, McClung swap offers, counteroffers McClung By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The Escambia County Board of Education and superintendent-selectee Michele M. McClung have swapped offers and counter offers this week as negotiations continued to determine whether McClung would be the replacement for current Superintendent of Education John Knott, whose extended contract expires August 31.BOE Chair Cindy Jackson said she hoped that the board and McClung who has served as director…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago
Domestic dispute leads to drug arrests
Carter Bowman By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore man and woman were arrested on felony drug charges last Thursday, August 5, after police responded to reports of an ongoing argument in the yard of an East Horner Street residence.The verbal combatants — Dewitt Champ Carter, 25, of Atmore, and Anna Leigh Bowman, 20, of Bay Minette — were arrested after police spotted unspecified quantities of Spice and methamphetamine in…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago