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Oldest dad honored

At the Atmore SAIL Center, the oldest father was recognized in observance of Father’s Day. The honor went to 88-year-old Hilton Hall. He is shown with his sister, 86-year-old Joyce Hollingsworth who was celebrating her birthday Friday.

New arrivals at the library

Check out the new arrivals at Atmore Public Library. Patrons rate new arrivals Several patrons are sharing their opinions of the new books they’ve read. Five stars is the top rating. Ronda Wood: Never Tell by Lisa Gardner – 5 stars Marianne Classen: The Tinderbox by Beverly Lewis – 5 stars Herb Hackman: The 18th Abduction by James Patterson – 5 stars Micaiah Zundel: Lord of Shadows by Cassandra Clare…

Ruzic completes Advanced Economic Development Program

Special to Atmore News Will Ruzic, executive director of Coastal Gateway Regional Economic Development Alliance, recently completed the Advanced Economic Development Leadership (AEDL) program held in Kansas City, Mo. AEDL is a two-week executive education course developed by four partner universities (The University of Alabama, Clemson University, Texas Christian University and the University of Southern Mississippi). At graduation ceremonies in Kansas City, graduates were awarded the Economic Development Master Practitioner…

Inmate fatally stabbed at Fountain CF

News Staff Report Alabama Department of Corrections officials reported Monday (June 17) that a Fountain Correctional Facility inmate was fatally stabbed by another inmate over the past weekend. ALDOC reports show that on Saturday, June 15, at approximately 5:15 p.m., correctional officers found Jeremy Reshad Bailey, 29, inside a facility housing area. He had been stabbed and had reportedly lost a lot of blood when he was found. Bailey, who…

BOE approves personnel recommendations

News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent John Knott at the board meeting Thursday, June 13. Resignation 1. Jarvis Bryant Ripley, math teacher, Escambia County High School, effective May 23, 2019 2. Traci Redditt, science teacher, Escambia County Middle School, effective May 23, 2019 3. Sarah Bendall, special education teacher, Escambia County Middle School, effective May 28, 2019 4. Holly Bell,…

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