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The Escambia County Board of Education is holding a job fair in May.Sites are W.S. Neal High School, 801 Andrew Street, East Brewton, Tuesday, May 9, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Atmore Central Office, 501 S. Pensacola Avenue, Atmore, Thursday, May 11, 4 p.m., to 5:30 p.m.Available positions include Child Nutrition Program, elementary school teaching, secondary school teaching, special education and student support services, support staff, transportation. Also substitutes are…

From left, Holly Gipson, Lauren Cook, and Ashley Strawbridge Special to Atmore News Atmore Community Hospital (ACH) announced Monday, April 10, Lauren Cook, patient care tech in the ER, was awarded Atmore Community Hospital’s Lifesaver Award. The Lifesaver Award is presented to employees whose actions prevent a potential life-threatening deterioration in the condition of a patient, visitor, or fellow employee.A patient came to the emergency department with complaints of cough,…

From left, Will Bowman, Makayla Cutts, and Anna Marie Gilchrist. By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met in the Mayson Auditorium of Atmore Community Hospital on April 5. Lion Candace Wooten presided in the absence of the president and vice presidents. Lion Willie Hawthorne gave the blessing, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.Makayla Cutts and Will Bowman were introduced as guests. Anna Marie…

Special to Atmore News After undergoing an arduous, months-long process of design and permitting that included rigorous health safety requirements, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PBCI) is beginning construction on its much-needed meat processing facility in Atmore. Scheduled to open in the Spring of 2024, it will have the capacity to process up to 125 cattle per week.The Tribe is investing $15 million in the state-of-the-art facility as part…