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Honoring Atmore’s own
Destany Morris Dale Ash Judd Coley Rob Faircloth By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Two individuals and two businesses were honored at the 77th Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce Gala held Friday, January 20.The following awards were presented. Business of the YearPresented by Breiah Adams“The recipient for this year’s Business of the Year is one that has brought a little light, joy, and kindness to Atmore. Many businesses give back to the…
Recognitions at BOE meeting
Teachers of the Year, from left, Beth Caupp, Tiffany Hammac, Angel Blackmon, Jennifer Blaney, Jenny Engle, Rachel Wiggins, Alex Alvarez, Thomas Fischer, Stephanie Buitron, Rachel Hadley, Superintendent Michele McClung. Not pictured are Jon Durant, Sharon Morgan and Tammy Findley. By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher The Escambia County Board of Education meeting Thursday, January 12, presented an opportunity for special recognition in the school system. School Board Appreciation Month is observed…
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King
Young By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Last year, the annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade and program were scaled down a bit as the country was coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic. Next week, however, organizers expect the homage to the civil rights icon to be back in full force.Martin Luther King Day is Monday, January 16, and Concerned Citizens of Atmore invite all to participate or be spectators in the…
Hammac named HES teacher of the year
Tiffany Hammac, left, and Leah Fuqua Special to Atmore News Tiffany Michelle-Barrows Hammac was named Teacher of the Year at Huxford Elementary School.In November 2020, Hammac was hired as the HES special education teacher. In the summer of 2022, she applied for and transferred to the third-grade general education classroom at Huxford. Since her transfer to the general education classroom, she has had the opportunity to implement teaching strategies that…
AAYC holds first concert
The Atmore Area Youth Choir By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher The newly formed Atmore Area Youth Choir presented their inaugural concert Monday evening, December 12, in Patterson Chapel at First Baptist Church.The choir (AAYC) was formed by Conrad Weber, director; Ryan Dean, co-director; and Alex Gartner, artistic and executive director of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus.Members of AAYC are Madilyn Brooks, Addison Classen, Gabrielle Hawsey, Brooklyn Hursh, Elizabeth Landis, Kys Lee, Grace…