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Buitron receives ECHS Hall of Fame award
Escambia County High School teacher Stephanie Buitron is the first recipient of the school’s Hall of Fame award for demonstrating PRIDE (Prepared, Respectful, Involved, Disciplined, Excellence), Principal LaTonya Gill’s mantra for everyone at the school. Buitron’s overall score of 45.9 points out of 50 possible points earned her this recognition in the areas of Attendance, Collaboration, Strategic Planning, Student Progress, and Classroom Management.
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Observing Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Children and staff with Atmore First Baptist Preschool observed Childhood Cancer Awareness with a balloon release Monday, September 30. Cancer survivor Anna Lois Mercer was invited to attend and be honored but unfortunately could not attend. FBC pastor Dr. Kevin Garrett prayed for young victims of cancer, for God’s blessings on them. He said the balloon release is “our way of saying we love them.” Shown, some of the students…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Obituaries, week of October 2, 2024
Winston R. Bryan  Mr. Winston R. Bryan, age 85, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024 in Mobile, Ala. He resided most of his life in Atmore, Ala. and proudly served in the United States Navy. He loved listening to music, Sacred Harp and the Gaither’s. He also liked watching westerns and both Alabama and Auburn football; enjoyed hunting and spending time outdoors; traveling to the mountains; along with making all…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Godwin honored
Atmore attorney Charles R. Godwin was recently honored by the Alabama State Bar for his 50 years of service. A certificate presented to Godwin reads “Alabama State Bar in recognition of honorable, devoted and dedicated service rendered by Charles Richard Godwin In the Community, State and Nation, as a member of the Bar for more than Fifty Years Is presented this certificate by direction of the Board of Commissioners of…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Agency on Aging hosts appreciation day
On Wednesday, September 18, the Area Agency on Aging hosted Grandparents Appreciation Day at the Poarch Creek Indians Senior Center. The celebration included motivational speakers from the University of South Alabama and AARP of Mobile, Bingocize, information on caregiving and senior resources, lunch and special give-a-ways and door prizes. Shown are, from left, Violetta Simpson, Older Relative Caregiver Program – Area Agency on Aging; Dr. Roma Stovall Hanks, Professor and…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago