Atmore News

Picnic tables for RPES
Friday, February 10, the Atmore Chamber of Commerce Foundation presented four picnic tables to Rachel Patterson Elementary School. The tables were constructed by the Ernest Ward Middle School Fabrication and Engineering Academy using funds from the Foundation. Shown at the presentation Friday are, from left, students seated, first row, Kimbreana Kimbrough, Arlaysia Pete, Serenity Tucker, Kambrie Hudson, Londyn Stephens, Addilyn Armentor; second row, Saveion Johnson, Montez Riley, Jah’Liyah Dawson, Syler…
RP celebrates i-Ready reading and math teachers
i-Ready MATH Teacher Leaders, from left, Cynthia Scott, Julie Rowland, Ally Brooks-Mallett, Caroline Hughes, Lauren Beasley, Anna Tingle, Jennifer Brewton, Phyllis Moorer, and Jessica Lockett. i-Ready READING Teacher Leaders, from left, Tonya Emmons, Julie Rowland, Ally Brooks-Mallett, Lauren Beasley, and Jessica Lockett. Special to Atmore News Rachel Patterson Elementary School recently celebrated their teachers whose students are leading the way in reading and math on the mid-year i-Ready assessment. The…
RPES’ Peer Helpers lend a hand
Peer Helpers are students who are trained to recognize when their peers may have a problem, listen to fellow students confidentially and assist them with emotional, societal, or academic struggles. Peer Helpers at Rachel Patterson Elementary School are, from left, KaRyah Owens, Tamarian Webb, Saveion Johnson, Quinterio Hunter, Mye Rodriguez, Derrick Brooks, LaRoyia Turner, Serenity Tucker, Lae’lyn Bogan and Ryla Crayton.
Obituaries, week of February 15, 2023
Koby DeWayne Wooten Mr. Koby DeWayne Wooten, age 19, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023in Atmore, Ala. He resided most of life in Atmore. He was employed with Slaughter Construction for several months. He enjoyed fishing, going to the beach, and listening to music. He was always a very well-mannered and respectful young man who enjoyed making people laugh. He loved God, his children, and taking care of his family.  …
Who’s News?
By Atmore News Staff On the sidelines Former Escambia Academy student athlete Paolo Gorme, son of Ditto and Kharina Gorme of Atmore, could be seen roaming the sidelines of last weekend’s Senior Bowl football game at University of South Alabama’s Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile. Paolo is working on his master’s degree in Athletic Training and was selected as part of the trainer staff for the American team, which dropped…