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Rodgers joins Sun Belt staff
NEW ORLEANS – Sun Belt Conference Commissioner Karl Benson announced Monday the appointment of Atmore native Scottie Rodgers as the conference’s Associate Commissioner for Strategic Communications. In his role with the league office, Rodgers will provide a critical role in advancing the Sun Belt Conference’s message through multiple channels. He will work with the Sun Belt communications staff to lead campaigns that shape how the conference is viewed externally, while also…
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Metzler named ‘Who’s Who’ by Troy
Perry Metzler of Atmore has been selected by Troy University as a “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.” “Who’s Who” recognizes juniors, seniors and graduate students who have excelled in campus leadership and in their academic area. Selections are made based on academic standing, community service, leadership ability and potential for continued success. This year’s recipients were honored by Troy Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., and First…
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Caring and sharing at ANC
Escambia County Middle Schools after-school students visited Atmore Nursing Center Monday, Dec. 4. Students delivered Christmas cards during the dinner hour, and violin and cello students performed Jingle Bells and other songs. Shown are, from left, Elizabeth Mitchell, Trinity Thames, Tenya Brown, My’ Asia Cooks, Nataleigh Martinez, and Imari Lemon.
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Fifth-graders experiment with plants
By GERRI MCDONALD Special to Atmore News Perdido Elementary School students in Mrs. Jill Jones’s fifth-grade class have been discovering what plants need to live and grow and the process of photosynthesis through a series of experiments. First, students designed experiments to determine which type of liquid is best for watering squash. The squash seeds were planted in test tubes which the students watered daily with milk, water, food coloring, salt…
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Wawbeek VFD gets boost from Gulf Coast RC&D
Wawbeek Fire Department and Gulf Coast Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Council, State Senator Greg Albritton and State Representative Alan Baker recently announced a $5,800 grant from Gulf Coast RC&D to the Wawbeek Fire Department. The fire department received funds to upgrade equipment and better serve the community. The funds were used to purchase updated equipment for the departments vehicles. “The wench and toolboxes purchased with this grant will better…
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