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Stinson receives state award
Stinson Special to Atmore News Lori Stinson, who serves as Attorney General and Chief Legal Officer for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, was among 25 women honored at This is Alabama’s 11th annual Women Who Shape the State event.The Women Who Shape the State award honors those who exemplify leadership and demonstrate persistence and fearlessness. The 2024 class of Women Who Shape the State hail from all corners of…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
BOE’s search for CSFO nearing end
News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education took a major leap Monday night (March 11) in its search for someone to step in and watch over the school system’s finances. BOE members conducted lengthy public interviews of Charles Bass of Deatsville, Ala., and Kristal Waldrop of Brewton, who were two of four individuals who applied to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former Chief Schools Financial…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Ribbon cutting
Sandy Helton, in center with scissors, was joined by more than two dozen Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce officials and Ambassadors, Atmore Historical Society members and other friends for the March 7 ribbon cutting of Sandy’s new business, Seriously Southern. The guests were treated to snacks and finger foods, many of them prepared by the owner of the new business.
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Chamber Foundation at ECHS
Monday, March 11, the Atmore Chamber Foundation made a special donation to the Escambia County High School Masonry Department – new boots for the students. Shown at the presentation are Chamber, school and school system officials, from left, Tripp Ward, Travis Stanton, Ashley Mosley, Tirus McKenzie, Anna Ellis, Dylan Boyington, Candace Wooten, Haiden Baxley, Kim Himes, George Brown, and Layton Knight. Not pictured are Brian Kyles and Brandon Dean.
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
First beef cook-off for youth held
From left, Jose Antillon, Zackaree Blair, Tierney Ferguson, Bryson Caylor, Matt Mize Special to Atmore News The inaugural Escambia County Beef Cook-Off for youth was held recently. The event was sponsored by the Escambia County Cattlemen’s Association and hosted by Alabama Cooperative Extension System.All Escambia County students in grades 7-12 were invited to participate.Students were to bring a prepared beef dish, as well as the typed recipe, for judging on…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago