Atmore News

Deadline for Dr. Parker’s book extended
News Staff Report Earlier this year, author Max Parker and the Revision Research Team (RRT) led by Barbara Poole Harris reached out to Escambia County Training School Alumni to help revise the 2nd edition of the ECTS book titled, Remember that time …Recently, Dr. Parker has revised the original announcement to include the following: The deadline for submission of information has been extended from August 1, 2023 to September 1,…
WC donation to Main Street
Wind Creek donated $9,094.70 to Main Street Atmore Wednesday, July 12. The money came from the casino’s ticket-in ticket-out program. Shown at the presentation are, from left, Melanie Rowland Assistant EVP-GM; Alfredo Alvizo, board member; Susan Rhodes, EVP-GM; Eddie Tullis, board member; Sheilo Faircloth; Shinora Redmond, executive director; Brandon Beachy; Dale Ash; and Terri Breckenridge, assistant property manager.
100 bookbags, supplies donated to RPES
The Kids in Need Foundation, in conjunction with CharityRx, donated 100 bookbags and school supplies to Rachel Patterson Elementary School Monday, July 17. RPES Principal Toya McMillan said the donation will definitely alleviate the burden of purchasing bookbags and supplies from families, especially families with multiple children at RPES. Shown at the presentation are, from left, Toya McMillan, Paula Ferguson, Bri Fortner with RPES; Lacey Saxon, John McKiernan, Tonya Saucer,…
Hwy. 4 bridge replacement will take most of a year
News Staff Report Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) crews are working to replace the bridge on Florida Highway 4 that spans Canoe Creek (about halfway between Byrneville and Bratt), a project that is expected to take most of a year to complete.FDOT officials announced that a 330-day detour that began Monday, July 10, will be in effect from Highway 4 to Bratt Road’s eastern end (closer to Century), to Pine…
The Strand and Encore
Ribbon cutting in The Strand Theatre, front row, from left, Debbi and Greg Albritton, Sam Roberson, Richard Maxwell, committee members Stephanie Barnes, Myrna Monroe, Dale Ash, and Foster Kizer; Mayor Jim Staff; Tripp Ward; Charlie Ramsey, Sarah Wooten. The Andrews Sisters, from left, Ellen Johnson, Abi Mascaro, Amanda Miller, Jasmina Staley Exposé founder and director Lashonda Marshall, center, with several members of the dance team Boy Scouts present the colors…