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Hi5 Friday schedule set
Go ahead…make a kid’s day News Staff Report So what’s a Hi5 Friday? And why does it matter? The Atmore Chamber of Commerce kicked off Hi5 Friday last school year as a way to start a students’ and teachers’ day with positivity and energy. According to Chamber Executive Director Emily Harp, the goal is to create a “magical moment in the day, which kicks off the weekend and celebrates a…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Raising awareness
WOD cancer walk set News Staff Report Each year, the Women of Distinction host and organize a walk to raise cancer awareness in the community. Dozens of walkers gather at Atmore City Hall and walk en masse to Houston Avery Park on MLK Avenue. Most walk in honor or in memory of someone who has battled or is battling cancer. Some walk for themselves. This year’s Annual Cancer Awareness Walk…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Obituaries for the week of August 5, 2018
Mable W. Eicher Mable W. Eicher, age 82 of Atmore, Ala., passed away Monday, July 30, 2018 in Bay Minette, Ala. She was born in Bratt, Fla. to the late Walter and Lillie Mae Faircloth West. She worked at B.C. Moore’s in Atmore for many years and later retired. She was a member of New Home United Pentecostal Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; one infant son…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
BOE approves personnel recommendations
News Staff Report The following recommendations by Escambia County School Superintendent John Knott were approved by the Board of Education Thursday, July 26. Resignation 1. Susan Kirk, counselor, Flomaton Elementary School, effective July 31, 2018 2. Briana McMullen, bus driver, Atmore bus shop, effective July 31, 2018 3. Quincy Nearer, bus driver, Brewton bus shop, effective July 25, 2018 4. Nicarla Andry, English / language arts teacher, Escambia County Middle…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
ECHA, ACHB release joint statement on new hospital
Initial process begins for new facility News Staff Report Note: The following release was issued last week by Atmore and Escambia County healthcare officials: “The Escambia County Healthcare Authority and the Atmore Community Hospital Board is pleased to announce that after much input from community leaders, consultants and others, a decision has been made to begin the initial process for pursuing a new healthcare facility for the Atmore Community. “Atmore…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago