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Hellmich Special to Atmore News The Poarch Band of Creek Indians announces that Kristin Hellmich has been named the new Director of Strategy and Media Communications. Hellmich will be responsible for strategizing, implementing, and managing media relations, and new external media initiatives for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.Hellmich brings more than 15 years of experience in public relations, marketing, advertising, and communication strategy to the role. She most recently…

Headstone marker with wreath By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News A ceremony, beautiful in its simplicity, yet full of pageantry and prayer, was held at the Judson Indian Cemetery in Atmore on May 7, to honor John A. Rikard. The ceremony was planned and executed by the Electra Semmes Colston Chapter 193, United Daughters of the Confederacy, The Society of the Order of the Southern Cross, Sons of Confederate Veterans…

By RANDY TATANOSpecial to Atmore News Twelve high school students were just sent to the superintendent’s office.Not due to a disciplinary problem, but because they’re the best and brightest the school system has to offer. With a lot of ideas on how to improve things in the classroom. They’re part of the new Student Advisory Council, acting as a liaison between students and the superintendent.The three-hour roundtable discussion and lunch…

Three Escambia Academy football players signed scholarships Wednesday, May 4, to play on the college level. Players are seated, from left, Rayvon Barnes, Peru College, Nebraska; Brian Brown, Tuskegee University; Ja’Kanye Hooks, Peru College, Nebraska. Shown are several members of the senior class who attended the ceremony, from left, Hunter Smith, Brady Howell, Braden Crysell, Christopher Long, Julie Renae Conway, Lillie Lanham, Jamison Janes, Emma Hall, Landon Sims, Tomorrion Knight,…