Atmore News

PCI Federal Services secures over $20 million in contracts
Special to Atmore News Poarch Creek Indians Federal Services (PCIFS) secured over $20 million in fiscal year-end contract awards providing critical services to U.S. Federal Agencies including Department of Defense (DoD) customers. Over the past several years, PCIFS has developed into a seasoned government contracting entity performing support services to all branches of the military and multiple federal agencies in Alabama and beyond.Poarch Band of Creek Indians Chairwoman and CEO…
Owens to retire, Hines to take helm at DWM
Hines Special to Atmore News The Escambia County Health Care Authority (ECHCA) announced the planned retirement of D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital (DWM) Administrator Rick Owens on December 31, 2021. His successor is Stacy Hines.Owens has approximately 32 years of healthcare related experience with multiple health systems in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi. Owens joined D.W. McMillan in 2004 and served as CFO prior to becoming administrator.“We are very grateful for all…
Chiefs win over Bulldogs
By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sportswrier The Northview Chiefs earned a big win Friday night, October 22, against the Marianna Bulldogs. After losing to the Catholic Crusaders the previous week, Northview bounced back with this win. The final score was 21-14.The Chiefs started off strong with a touchdown from junior Luke Bridges. Brandon Ferguson, sophomore, kicked the extra point for Northview, bringing the score to 7-0.Right before halftime, junior Jamarkus Jefferson earned…
Giles named to Troy Provost’s List
Porche Giles of Atmore has been named to the Provost’s List at Troy University for Term 1 of the 2021-2022 academic year.The Provost’s List honors full-time undergraduate students who are registered for 12 semester hours and who have a grade point average of at least 3.65.Term 1 includes students at Troy’s campuses in Dothan, Phenix City and Montgomery, Ala., along with teaching sites outside of Alabama and online.