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ACS hosts pastors’ dinner
Pastors, from left, Randy Vanlandingham, Charles Johnson, Doug Frost, Guy Heath Servers, from left, McKenna Nicholas, Jenna Kennell, Lizzy Landis, Jordan Overton By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher The board and administration of Atmore Christian School held a dinner for area pastors Friday evening, June 21, at the school. This was not a fund-raiser, rather an informational dinner to acquaint pastors with the school, especially the school’s primary goal – for their…
Perkins selected to director’s list
A total of 531 students enrolled in UA Early College during Spring Semester 2024 at The University of Alabama were named to the director’s list with an academic record of 3.6 or higher.The director’s list recognizes students enrolled in classes through the UA Early College program. UA Early College allows high school students to get a head start on their college courses. High school sophomores, juniors and seniors enrolled in…
Troop 26, Leadership Atmore join forces to reclaim historic cemetery
Taking part in the cemetery cleanup were, front row from left, Scouts Ashton Garrison, Scotty Lamb, Dillon Seamons, Samuel McIntyre; back row from left, Michael Lamb, Kolby Champlin, Ryan Chason, Greg Babiak, Scout Stephen Kidd, Amanda Gibbs, Hannah Cobb, Cooper Cobb. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Most people don’t even know where Williams Station Cemetery is, but two local groups — Leadership Atmore and Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of…
Obituaries, week of June 26, 2024
Ardis RolinMr. Ardis Rolin, age 87, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Friday, June 14, 2024.  He was born in Atmore to Woodrow Rolin and Estelle McGhee Rolin.  He loved his family and his church.  He was a lifelong member of New Home United Pentecostal Church and a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.  He was a pulpwood driver and an avid fisherman and gardener.  He was preceded…
Finally, a CSFO
BOE, Ford reach agreement; contract signed By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Although Escambia County Board of Education members tackled 16 “action items” and approved the expenditure of $388,000 for various curricular and technologic purchases during their June 13 meeting, it was the first item that created the most excitement. For the first time since February 29, the county school system has a full-time employee in the vacant Chief Schools…