Atmore News

EA dance team holds camp
The Escambia Academy dance team held an on campus camp July 8 to 10, conducted by Leigh Murphee. The team learned new jazz, hip hop and pom pom routines. EA dance coaches are Carolina Smoak and Julianna Hardy. Members of the team are, from left, front, Jane’ Vermeulen, Emma Hall, Kadence Kolbe; back, Tiffany Gookin, Rubye Nix, Mackenzie Watson, Abby-Kate Helton.
BOE approves personnel recommendations
News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent John Knott at the special board meeting Wednesday, July 15. Resignation 1. Tiffany Oliver, English / language arts teacher, Escambia County High School, effective July 7, 2020 2. Leviticus Wilson, elementary teacher, Escambia County Middle School, effective July 6, 2020 3. Danielle Wallace, English / language arts teacher, Flomaton High School, effective July 12,…
Obituaries, week of July 19, 2020
Omar Helen Williams Mrs. Omar Helen Williams, age 77, of Oak Grove, Fla., passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. She was born in Century, Fla. to the late Samuel Andrews and Lizzie Campbell Andrews.  She was preceded in death by his parents; her sister, Evelyn Bass and her son, Christopher Henderson.  Mrs. Williams is survived by her husband of forty-four years, William “Bill” Williams; two sons, Robert (Leslie) Henderson…
In gratitude
When the Leadership Atmore Class of 2019 took on sprucing up the alleyway on North Main Street, they needed some help to finish the project. The top of the archway facing Main Street was a little too high for the class members to reach to finish painting. The Atmore fire and police departments came to the rescue. To show their appreciation, some of the class members delivered a tray of…
Fantastic felines
Today is the “purrfect” day to adopt a precious kitten or two. The Atmore/PCI Animal Shelter has numerous precious cats and kittens available for adoption. These fun and fantastic felines are up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a $60 adoption fee, which includes spay / neuter. Please make plans to come meet a kitten or two or three – by appointment only – Monday through Friday…