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Poodle fun at the library
The Atmore Public Library’s second week of the summer reading program featured Michelle’s Magical Poodles – always a hit with the kids (and adults). Once the pups finished their tricks (like the one at right), the kids had a chance to pet them. The next three programs are a petting zoo on June 16, Wild West Rope Show on June 23, and Wink the Juggler and Awards Day on June…
by Atmore News access_time11 months ago
Obituaries, week of June 14, 2023
Tiny Beatrice Rigby Bolton Mrs. Tiny Beatrice Rigby Bolton, age 91, of Walnut Hill, Fla., passed away Monday, June 5, 2023 in Mobile, Ala.  She was born in Bratt, Fla. to Ely and Virgie Castillow Rigby. She attended First Baptist Church of Canoe, Ala. She was preceded in death by her parents; eight siblings and her grandson, Zackary Bolton. Mrs. Bolton is survived by her husband of seventy-two years, James…
by Atmore News access_time11 months ago
BOE approves personnel recommendations
News Staff Report The following personnel recommendations by Escambia County School Superintendent Michele McClung were approved by the Board of Education at a regularly scheduled meeting May 18. The following abbreviations are used: Escambia County Board of Education – ECBOE A.C. Moore Pre-K School – ACMPS Huxford Elementary School – HES Rachel Patterson Elementary School – RPES Escambia County Middle School – ECMS Escambia County High School – ECHS Flomaton…
by Atmore News access_time11 months ago
ACH announces Cobb as OR nurse manager
Cobb Special to Atmore News Atmore Community Hospital (ACH) announced Monday, June 5, that Hannah Cobb has been named the Operating Room (OR) Nurse Manager for Atmore Community Hospital.Cobb has been serving as an RN since 2016. In her new role as manager, Cobb will assume the overall management and administrative responsibility for the Surgery Department in addition to working directly with ACH Specialty Care and surgeon Marc Saunders, DO,…
by Atmore News access_time11 months ago
Lions donate to students
The Atmore Lions Club recently donated a total of $3,000 worth of food to the food pantries at Rachel Patterson Elementary School and Escambia County High School. The food will be distributed to children who participate in the free lunches throughout the summer.Shown above, at ECHS are, from left, students Brandon Bartley, Trinity Riley, Jaqauvious Bush, Daquan Montgomery; and Lions Sara Smith and Kenny Smith; ECHS coach Logan Brooks; Lions…
by Atmore News access_time11 months ago