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Barnett named Citronelle High head coach
News Staff Report Earlier this year, Jason Barnett was named interim athletic director and interim head football coach at Citronelle High School. Those titles were upgraded last week. According to a story published on AL.com, CHS Principal Randy Campbell announced November 23 that he had ended the search for a permanent head coach by choosing Barnett — an Atmore native whose coaching career includes 11 years at two local high…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
YMCA’s final day is Friday
News Staff Report Atmore Area YMCA, which has been a part of the community for the past 23 years, will cease operations at 5 p.m. this Friday, November 30. The local nonprofit, which was established in June 1995, was once the hub for many community activities and provided numerous activities for young and old during the two-plus decades it was open. A downward revenue spiral and mounting expenses, especially maintenance…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Fla. troopers urge motorists to buckle up
Special to Atmore News The Florida Highway Patrol will be out in force over the Thanksgiving holiday, helping to ensure that all motorists safely arrive at their destinations by reminding them to buckle up before they hit the road. Law enforcement agencies across the state worked 10,659 crashes during the 2017 Thanksgiving holiday period, including those in which 105 people — 19 of whom were not wearing seatbelts — lost…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Destiny’s senior appreciation day program a success
News Staff Report Destiny Worship Center hosted its 12th annual Senior Citizens Community Appreciation Banquet on November 17 to honor and show appreciation to all senior citizens of our community. The seniors were entertained with musical selections from Joshua Banks Jr., games, cake walk and door prizes. Each of the attendees was awarded a gift and enjoyed a dinner served by volunteers and members of Destiny Worship Center’s outreach team.…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
City honors veterans
News Staff Report City offices were closed Monday, November 12, in observance of Veterans Day. The city council workshop and meeting were rescheduled for Tuesday afternoon, and the annual Veterans Day program was held following the council meeting. Jonathan Gibbs, Dallon Rackard, Charlie Henley and Cody Thomas, members of Boy Scout Troop 26, posted the colors, followed by Megan Young and Sandy Hollinger singing the National Anthem. VFW Post 7016…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago