Atmore News

BOE holds special called meeting
News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education met in special session Monday morning, June 24, at the Brewton Central Office. The board voted on the following items. * Approved annual support / subscription renewal for the 2024-2025 school year with Heartland School Solutions in the amount of $15,979.00. This agreement is for Child Nutrition Point of Sale, Menu Planning and Analysis and Inventory software and technical support. *…
Woman uses baby for shield during fight with police
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Gardner Black An Atmore woman who used her baby as a shield while she fought with Atmore police officers who were trying to arrest her partner, wound up in jail on four separate charges, including a felony.According to police reports, the incident began around 7:15 p.m. on June 13, when an officer on routine patrol on Jack Springs Road “observed a male and female arguing…
Todd named to Dean’s List
Daisy Todd of Atmore was named to the Dean’s List during the Spring 2024 academic semester at Salve Regina University.To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 for full-time students completing at least 12 graded credits, or a semester grade point average of 3.8 for part-time students completing at least six credits.
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…