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Escambia County School System honors
the best at Red Carpet Event
By RANDY TATANOSpecial to Atmore News Escambia County school personnel walked an actual red carpet Tuesday, May 10, to receive awards for their service to the school system in an event that was the first of its kind.School Superintendent Michele McClung, herself a former teacher, knew the importance of showing appreciation for those who work tirelessly to educate and care for children. So her staff, led by Elementary Curriculum and…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
‘ Oceans of Possibilities’
The Atmore Public Library’s Summer Reading Program will begin in a couple of weeks.Plan to have your child or children at the library every Friday in June at 10 a.m.Following is the summer schedule:June 3 – Michelle’s Magical PoodlesJune 10 – Turtle PointJune 17 – Gary Goodwin’s HorsesJune 24 – Yarbrough’s ReptilesPlease note: The library is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair from June 3 to June 10 in the library…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Market in the Park set
Market in the Park will be held four Saturdays beginning in June.Dates are June 11, June 25, July 9 and July 23.Market in the Park is held at Heritage Park and begins at 7 a.m.It’s a great time to purchase seasonal vegetables and produce, but you may find some other items you’d like to purchase as well.Market in the Park is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Obituaries, week of May 18, 2022
Billy Nathan Scott Scott Mr. Billy Nathan Scott, age 71, of Millard, Ala., passed away Friday, May 6, 2022.  He was born on in Uriah, Ala. to Jacob Miller and Lilly Mae Cooper Scott. He was a welder with Alabama Tank. He had the ability to give a new life to old possessions. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sons, Danny Wayne Scott and Timothy Harold Scott; three…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Miss Mayfest
The Chamber’s Miss Mayfest pageant was held Friday evening, May 6, and the winners were presented on the Mayfest stage Saturday. They are, from left, front, Little Miss Mayfest: Willow Gordon, 1st runner-up; Lyric Gordon, Little Miss Mayfest; Petite Miss Mayfest: Natalie Bell, 2nd runner-up; Magdalene Gordon, 1st runner-up; Molly Brown, Petite Miss Mayfest; back, Junior Miss Mayfest: Jordyn Lambeth, Junior Miss Mayfest; Young Miss Mayfest: Paisley Donaldson, 2nd runner-up;…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago