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Atmore News

Baker delivers funds to APL

Alabama Representative Alan Baker presented a check to Atmore Public Library Director Hope Lassiter Wednesday, September 25. Baker has discretionary funds through an Education Community Services Grant. The check Baker presented was for $2,000. (photo on the right)

Buitron receives ECHS Hall of Fame award

Escambia County High School teacher Stephanie Buitron is the first recipient of the school’s Hall of Fame award for demonstrating PRIDE (Prepared, Respectful, Involved, Disciplined, Excellence), Principal LaTonya Gill’s mantra for everyone at the school. Buitron’s overall score of 45.9 points out of 50 possible points earned her this recognition in the areas of Attendance, Collaboration, Strategic Planning, Student Progress, and Classroom Management.

Observing Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Children and staff with Atmore First Baptist Preschool observed Childhood Cancer Awareness with a balloon release Monday, September 30. Cancer survivor Anna Lois Mercer was invited to attend and be honored but unfortunately could not attend. FBC pastor Dr. Kevin Garrett prayed for young victims of cancer, for God’s blessings on them. He said the balloon release is “our way of saying we love them.” Shown, some of the students…

Obituaries, week of October 2, 2024

Winston R. Bryan Mr. Winston R. Bryan, age 85, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024 in Mobile, Ala. He resided most of his life in Atmore, Ala. and proudly served in the United States Navy. He loved listening to music, Sacred Harp and the Gaither’s. He also liked watching westerns and both Alabama and Auburn football; enjoyed hunting and spending time outdoors; traveling to the mountains; along with making all…

$15.5M budget

City council approves FY2025 financing plan By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore City Council members gave unanimous approval, as expected, to a $15.48 million financing package to cover operations for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins October 1 and ends September 30, 2025.The total of $15,483,460 reflects a six-percent increase over FY2024’s budget and does not include pay raises for city employees.As is usually the case, Atmore Police Department will…

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