Year: 2022

Atmore News

Introducing the “Brain Friendly” classroom
By RANDY TATANOSpecial to Atmore News Step into a certain classroom at Flomaton Elementary and you might think you’re in the wrong place.No rows of desks. Tables looking like they’re about to be set for dinner. A comfy couch.Nope, not the teachers’ breakroom. These are “brain friendly” classrooms, designed to create a more comfortable environment that makes students feel at home.A few of the teachers at this school have done…
by Submitted Article access_time2 years ago
Legion, Auxiliary honor Boys, Girls State delegates
From left, Dave Graham, Charles McGill, Billy Elder From left, Dave Graham, Hasten Dean, Billy Elder From left, Dave Graham, Charles McGill, Billy Elder By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher American Legion Boys and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State are great opportunities for high school juniors to learn leadership and citizenship. Both took place in June at Troy State University.This year, the Atmore Legion sponsored six boys – Christian Crook, Escambia Academy;…
by Sherry Digmon access_time2 years ago
Obituaries, week of August 24, 2022
Edward Marvin Myles  Myles Mr. Edward Marvin Myles, Sr., age 71, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Monday, August 15, 2022 at his residence.  A native of Atmore, he was a graduate of Escambia County Training School as well as, Alabama A&M University and Auburn University. He was a retired high school educator. And during the football season Mr. Myles could be found tailgating in his RV at various football games.…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
BOE invests $1 million in programs
Focus is on math and reading proficiency By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher The Escambia County Board of Education continues to purchase programs and materials and provide professional development to assist teachers and to raise student proficiency, especially in math and reading. Funding is available through the ESSER III (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) Fund, which provides State Education Agencies and their local educational agencies (LEAs), with emergency relief funds…
by Sherry Digmon access_time2 years ago