Atmore News

SPEC Youth Tour
Youth Tour candidates on interview day Special to Atmore News On Thursday, January 11, 24 local students were chosen to compete for the honor of being a 2024 Southern Pine Electric Co-op Youth Tour representative. Students were chosen by faculty members of their respective schools, based on academic achievements and extracurricular achievements.Students selected by their schools to participate in Youth Tour were Myles Johnson, T.R. Miller High School; Bycelind Jones,…
RBC presents night of entertainment
Phillips Elvis Brewer You’re invited to attend a live family-friendly show Saturday, February 3, 6:30 p.m., at the Strand Theatre. This night of entertainment is sponsored by Robinsonville Baptist Church.The show will feature Will Phillips who will present comedy, lawyer stories, and even some Elvis.Bringing music to the show will be Curtis Brewer, worship pastor at Thompson Baptist Church in Smithdale, Miss.There is no admission charge. Doors open at 6…
Teachers honored
At the Escambia County Board of Education meeting Thursday, January 18, elementary and secondary teachers of the year were honored for each school. At the end of that presentation, a Teacher of the Year for elementary and secondary were named. Austin Rogers, left, Secondary Teacher of the Year; Brandy Lassiter, right, Elementary Teacher of the Year Elementary teachers of the year, from left, Shirley Prescod – A.C. Moore Pre-K; Amanda…
Obituaries, week of January 24, 2024
Mike H. Parker Parker Mr. Mike H. Parker, age 62, of Atmore, Ala, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 in Mobile, Ala. He was born in Atmore to Roy “Buck” and Mary Evelyn Maughon Parker. He retired from CSX Transportation with over forty-two years of service as a Foreman.   He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Billy Roy Parker. Mr. Parker is survived by his…