Atmore News will be closed Friday
Since it’s hard for us to be closed on a Monday, the Atmore News office will be closed Friday, September 3, in observance of Labor Day. We’ll be open Monday, September 6.Have a safe holiday.
Obituaries, week of September 1, 2021
Steven Allen Lashley Mr. Steven Allen Lashley, age 63, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021 in Century, Fla. He was born in Buras, La. and has resided most of his life in Century. He enjoyed the outdoors, spending time with family, and coaching Little League Ball. He loved to tell stories and he never met a stranger.He was preceded in death by his father, Lonnie Lashley.Mr. Lashley is survived by…
BOE approves personnel recommendations
News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent John Knott at a special board meeting Thursday, August 19. Resignation 1. Jami Cosby, math teacher, Escambia County Middle School, effective August 20, 2021 2. Pamela Richardson, LPN / special education instructional aide, W.S. Neal Elementary School, effective August 18, 2021 Employment change 1. Scotty Benton, teacher aide, Escambia County Middle School, to elementary…
EWMS, NHS play Baker teams in jamboree
By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sportswriter It is finally football season, and Northview High School began this year with a pre-season jamboree against the Baker Gators. Friday, August 20, was one wet night. Fans all across the stands were in ponchos and sporting umbrellas to come out and support their Chiefs!In the first half, Ernest Ward Middle School played against one of Baker’s younger teams. Unfortunately, the final score was 16 to…
Coastal Growers fills corporate positions
Coastal Growers Corporate team, from left, Jennifer Sanders, Rick Colley, David Dexter, Beth Parmer, Dirk Lindsey. Special to Atmore News Coastal Growers LLC recently moved into the newly constructed offices at 250 Carpet Dr, Atmore. The peanut shelling facility is at 75 percent completion. Coastal Growers LLC anticipates the first peanuts of the season to roll through the plant mid-September 2021. During this growth phase, President / CEO Dirk Lindsey…