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CCOA hosting uniform swap
The Concerned Citizens of Atmore “Unity in the Community” started a school uniform swap shop for parents to donate items no longer of use to their children. Sandra Gray came up with the idea after her own children grew out of items that were in perfectly good condition. CCOA has gathered donated school uniforms throughout the community. Parents are allowed to take what they need for free.The Uniform Swap Shop…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Dykes promoted at Gulf Winds
Dykes PENSACOLA – Emily Dykes has been promoted to the position of Assistant Vice President of Mortgage Operations at Gulf Winds, after serving as the Atmore branch manager since 2017. As the Assistant Vice President of Mortgage Operations, Emily will oversee mortgage processing, mortgage servicing, underwriting, and member services.Since joining Gulf Winds as a teller in August 2009, Dykes has held several positions including head teller, financial service representative, electronic…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Obituaries, week of August 4, 2021
Joan A. Bogdan                        Joan A. Bogdan, age 79, of Davisville, Fla., passed away Monday, July 26, 2021, at her residence in Davisville.   A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 10 a.m. at Saint Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church in Atmore, Ala. with Father Gordon Milsted officiating.  Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore. Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements. Edward Farrar…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
CACC offering free classes for fall semester
Coastal Alabama Community College is dedicating $8 million in CARES Act funds to help students continue their education through the Coastal Cares Grant program. All registered students are eligible for up to six credit hours, tuition and fees free – that is up to $972 of free college credit – while grant funds last.The Coastal Cares Grants are available to all students for the Fall 2021 semester and includes dual…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
BOE approves personnel recommendations
News Staff Report Escambia County Board of Education Superintendent John Knott, set to retire August 31, will continue as a consultant to the board regarding COVID-19 and pandemic-related matters and for health and safety issues related to COVID-19, effective October 1, 2021 through May 31, 2022. The board voted to retain Knott as a consultant at the meeting Thursday, July 22. At that meeting, the board approved the following personnel…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago