Atmore News

BOE holds special called meeting
News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education met in special session Monday morning, June 24, at the Brewton Central Office. The board voted on the following items. * Approved annual support / subscription renewal for the 2024-2025 school year with Heartland School Solutions in the amount of $15,979.00. This agreement is for Child Nutrition Point of Sale, Menu Planning and Analysis and Inventory software and technical support. *…
Todd named to Dean’s List
Daisy Todd of Atmore was named to the Dean’s List during the Spring 2024 academic semester at Salve Regina University.To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 for full-time students completing at least 12 graded credits, or a semester grade point average of 3.8 for part-time students completing at least six credits.
Perkins selected to director’s list
A total of 531 students enrolled in UA Early College during Spring Semester 2024 at The University of Alabama were named to the director’s list with an academic record of 3.6 or higher.The director’s list recognizes students enrolled in classes through the UA Early College program. UA Early College allows high school students to get a head start on their college courses. High school sophomores, juniors and seniors enrolled in…
Obituaries, week of June 26, 2024
Ardis RolinMr. Ardis Rolin, age 87, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Friday, June 14, 2024.  He was born in Atmore to Woodrow Rolin and Estelle McGhee Rolin.  He loved his family and his church.  He was a lifelong member of New Home United Pentecostal Church and a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.  He was a pulpwood driver and an avid fisherman and gardener.  He was preceded…
Myrna’s Salad Luncheon
The Pride of Atmore committee and volunteers outdid themselves at Myrna’s Salad Luncheon Monday, June 17, with tables laden with all types of salads. At last count, almost 300 attended. The committee and helpers are shown, from left, front, Annie Poole, Susan Hayes, Teresa Davis, Myrna Monroe, Emilee Craft, Dawn Skipper; back, Cindy Colville, Dale Ash, Ronda Kuznieski, Pearl McBride, Valerie Spencer, Foster Kizer, Susan Tuthill. Not pictured are committee…