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Bunch of bikes
Empowerment Tabernacle in Atmore was one of the primary donors who furnished brand new bicycles for 25 Rachel Patterson Elementary School students just before Christmas. The local church provided $5,000 toward the purchase of 75 bikes, 25 of which were awarded to RPES students, the others to Escambia County Middle School students. Individual donors will be recognized for their philanthropy during a ceremony at the church later this month. Shown…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
RPES Teacher of the Year
Kathy Griffin was named Teacher of the Year at Rachel Patterson Elementary School. Family members joined her at the school for the presentation Friday, December 15. Shown are, from left, Brit Smith, Tracy Nelson, Gerri-Ryann Espey, Connie Hale, Mary Hale, Chick Griffin, Teacher of the Year Kathy Griffin, Kelsey Lassiter, Steven Lassiter, Liam Nelson, Mary Kathrine Salter, and Teresa Land.
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Obituaries week of December 27, 2023
Marcia Lynn Oden Mrs. Marcia Lynn Oden, age 59, of Flomaton, Ala., passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born in Raceland, La. Her life was a beacon of warmth and love. Her home was a sanctuary, her arms a refuge, and her heart embodied the verse she lived by: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13). Marcia’s…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Governor Ivey visits Atmore
Third stop on statewide broadband tour At ACH, from left, Rep. Alan Baker, Sen. Greg Albritton, Gov. Kay Ivey, ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell, ACH Administrator Brad Lowery. Special to Atmore News Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday, December 13, completed the third stop on her broadband tour at Atmore Community Hospital. She discussed the importance of high-speed internet in allowing Alabamians to access telehealth services, while highlighting the progress being made…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago