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Ribbon cutting
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for 2 Natives Antiques & Art Friday, July 16. Chamber board members and Ambassadors, friends and family joined the owners and employees for the occasion. Shown are, from left, Grayson James, Emma Hall, Jamison Janes, AJ Beachy, Zahria McCants, Jykeria Wilson, David Dobson (back), Tiffany Gookin, Abby-Kate Helton, Breiah Adams, Noah Graham, Drummon Sadler, Kelli Ramer, Shirley Roberson, Wanda Smith,…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Ribbon cutting
Wind Creek hosted a ribbon cutting Monday, July 19, for the newly completed Starbucks adjacent to the hotel and casino. Poarch Creek and gaming officials and princesses joined Starbucks corporate and local management and staff for the event. Shown are, from left, Juanita Flowers, Cassidy Murphy, Raleigh Gibson, Nevaeh Griffey, Macey Rackard (front), Sandy Hollinger, Shantisha Hansberry, Tim Ramer, Taylor Nettles, Kendrick Walker, Steve Lacy, Leo Ferreia, Wes Woodriff, and…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Jehovah’s Witnesses holding convention
Second year for virtual format Special to Atmore News Breaking a century-old tradition in the name of health and safety, the largest convention organization in the world has moved its annual in-person event to a virtual format for the second time in as many years, cancelling nearly 6,000 conventions in 240 lands.For 55 plus years, the summers in Mobile featured Jehovah’s Witnesses streaming into the city to stay in hotels…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
BOE approves personnel recommendations
Todd Williamson, left, was named principal at W.S. Neal High School. Randall Jackson, center, has been assistant principal at Escambia County High School and is now principal at Pollard McCall Junior High School. At right is Superintendent John Knott. News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent John Knott at a special board meeting Tuesday, July 13. Resignation 1. Shirley Prescod, special…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
The search for a new superintendent
News Staff Report In May, the Escambia County Board of Education voted to enter into an agreement with Alabama Association of School Boards (AASB) to provide services in support of the search for a new superintendent. Current superintendent John Knott announced his retirement in April to be effective July 31; however, the date was later changed to August 31 to allow AASB ample time to conduct the search and the…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago