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Hot air balloon event grounded this time
The hot air balloon enthusiasts who were in Atmore for the event. Rusty Miller is at left in the basket. In the basket, Rusty Miller fires up the tank that fuels the balloons. A good crowd came out to see the balloons. News Staff Report It was to be a first for Atmore – a Hot Air Balloon Glow at twilight.The plan was for hot air balloons enthusiasts to meet…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Teaming up to play Santa
From left, Heather McCall, Sheriff Heath Jackson, Superintendent Michele McClung By RANDY TATANOSpecial to Atmore News Santa’s helpers don’t always work at the North Pole. In this case they catch bad guys, teach school and fly airplanes. While making a lot of phone calls.A few weeks ago Brewton Aviation employee Ronald (“Nascar” Ron) Moye told company managers Freddy and Heather McCall he wanted to do a fundraiser for children who…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Advisors assist high school seniors with credentialing
School administrators worked with seniors across the district December 15. At Escambia County High School, Assistant Superintendent Sandra Reid, standing, is shown working with students, from left, Michael Johnson, Keturah Johnson, Charity James, Katelyn Johnson. By RANDY TATANOSpecial to Atmore News Right now there are 260 seniors at Escambia County’s three high schools. And when they return from Christmas break, every single one of them will be working with a…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Obituaries, week of January 5,2022
Lynn Fowler Mrs. Lynn Fowler, age 74, of Mooresburg, Tenn., passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021. She was born in San Diego, Calif. to Elon Waite and Lee Madeline Jobe.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Patricia Ann Laster and two step-children, Chris Fowler and David Fowler.  Mrs. Fowler is survived by her husband, Leon C. Fowler; her son, David Martin; her step-children, Eric Fowler, Michael…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Main Street Alabama workshop set
Register online Special to Atmore News Communities can learn about a hands-on, proven approach to revitalize downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts during one of three workshops next month – including a workshop in Atmore.Main Street Alabama, a non-profit organization and state coordinating program of Main Street America, will explain the different tiers of membership including the application process of becoming a state designated community and nationally accredited Main Street program…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago