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Obituaries for the week of Dec. 30, 2018
Jim Clifton Hall Mr. Jim Clifton Hall, age 59, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018 in Mobile, Ala. He was employed with Clarke-Mobile County Gas District for thirteen years. He was born in Atmore, Ala. to the late Herbert Hoover and Nancy Janelle Beasley Hall. He was an avid fishermen. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Hall is survived by his wife, Kathy W. Hall of Jackson, Ala.; one…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
On ‘The Polar Express’
For the seventh year, the dining car at the Derailed Diner was transformed into the train car scene from “The Polar Express” for six nights in December. Atmore native Barbara Turk, the Diner’s marketing director, pulls together a cast (from this area) to make the movie come alive for youngsters, many of whom come in their pajamas. Shown are, from left, Ellen Johnson Willis, Phil Johnson, Andrew Willis, Sharon Poulsen,…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Helping the animals
Rachel Patterson Elementary School Pandas for Pets is making a big difference at the PCI/Atmore Animal Shelter. The project is part of the school’s designation as a Bicentennial School. On Thursday, Dec. 20, students presented food, supplies and a check to shelter personnel. Shown are, from left, Corey Flowers, Kailyn Mobley, Athena Wilson, Jayleigh Brown, Malaysia Madison, a canine resident from the shelter, Brandon James, Presley Swearingen, Donavan Mosley, Xavier…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
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, December 20. Resignation 1. Melissa Beech, special education teacher, Escambia County High School, effective December 21, 2018 2. Rico Jackson, teacher/head football coach/athletic director, Escambia County High School, effective December 20, 2018 3. Devin Crawford, health / drivers education teacher / varsity assistant football coach, Escambia County…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
RP Star Students
The Rachel Patterson Elementary School Star Students for December are, from left, first row, Keelan Brown, Laroyia Turner, Bean Tolin, Luke Barnett, TyYountaye Ingram, Makenzie Jones, Ahmond Neal, Kailyn Mobley, Gabriel McCurdy, Jakaden King, Zechariah Flavors, Ariana Rager, Kennedy Williams; back, Tianna Crenshaw, Alexander Mummert, Zayden Loomis, Karmelo Dawson, Timothy Melvin, SaMiyah Stephens, Damarion Dees, Jalen Rothchild, Taelyn Lee. Not pictured are JaNasia Fountain, Skyler Wallace, Kenedi Stallworth, Thomas Adams,…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago