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Thrower killed in accident

EVERGREEN POST – A single-vehicle crash at 2 p.m. today, July 4, has claimed the life of an Atmore man. Robert Glenn Thrower, 55, was killed when the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer he was driving ran off the road, struck an embankment and over turned. Thrower, who was not using a seatbelt, was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred on U.S. 29 at the 22.80 mile marker…

Deadline approaching in Patriotic Art Poster Contest

The deadline is less than two weeks away in the Atmore Memorial VFW Auxiliary to Post 7016 Summer Patriotic Art Poster Contest. Children ages 4-15 have the opportunity to compete for prize money in four age categories: 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, and 13-15. The winner in each age group will receive $25. This poster contest is a local follow-up to the National VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Scholarship Contest…

YMCA to host Living Well Alabama program again

Atmore Area YMCA, working again in conjunction with the Area Agency on Aging, will host the highly acclaimed Living Well Alabama class in August. The six-week program, which is free to those who attend, is designed to help individuals with chronic health conditions who want to practice healthier lifestyle choices and learn what tools can be used to help manage their symptoms. It is especially recommended for those with diabetes,…

Yard of the Month

The Pride of Atmore Committee selected Jim Spears’ yard at the corner of Trammell and Craig as the July Yard of the Month. His yard is always immaculate and his flowers beautiful. Jim is shown with Pride of Atmore Committee member Myrna Monroe.

BOE approves personnel recommendations

The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent John Knott at a special meeting Thursday, June 29. Resignation 1. Sharon Weekley, third grade teacher, Huxford Elementary School, effective June 26, 2017 2. Stanley B. Quimby, Language Arts teacher, W.S. Neal High School, effective May 26, 2017 3. Bryan Martin, summer student worker, Escambia Career Readiness Center, effective June 16, 2017 4. Jennifer Brewton, teacher, Title…