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‘Hey there’
Atmore Public Library’s summer reading program kicked off Friday, June 2, with a packed house. Turtle Point Science Center Director Sierra Stiles, assisted by Jimmy Stiles, brought four friends for the kids to see and touch – a bullfrog, a snake, a turtle and a salamander. In this photo, the turtle seems to be waving hello to his new friend, Teman Crayton (held by his mom Teresa Crayton). Friday, June…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Obituaries, week of June 7, 2023
Dorothy Betts Ms. Dorothy Betts, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Saturday, May 22, 2023 at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced later by Christian Memorial Funeral Home. Jody Douglas Findley Mr. Jody Douglas Findley, age 42, of Century, Fla., passed away Friday, May 26, 2023. He was born in Franklin, La. to John Douglas and Linda Mae Findley. Later in life moved to…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Breaking ground
Ground breaking for the Perdido River Farms meat processing facility near Atmore was held Thursday, May 25. Perdido River Farms, which consists of 2,900 acres of Poarch Creek Indian owned agricultural properties that support a sustainable herd of cattle producing USDA-inspected beef for the public, is building a state-of-the-art processing facility to serve the South Alabama area. A number of dignitaries were on hand for the ceremony. Shown are, from left,…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
BOE approves personnel recommendations
News Staff Report The following personnel recommendations by Escambia County School Superintendent Michele McClung were approved by the Board of Education at a regularly scheduled meeting April 27, and a called meeting May 10. The following abbreviations are used: Escambia County Board of Education – ECBOE A.C. Moore Pre-K School – ACMPS Huxford Elementary School – HES Rachel Patterson Elementary School – RPES Escambia County Middle School – ECMS Escambia…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago