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Lessons scheduled News Staff Report City of Atmore officials announced this week that the municipal swimming pool at Tom Byrne Park will open for the 2022 season of public swimming at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, and that swimming and diving lessons will begin a week later.The pool with be open for public swimming from 2-5 p.m. each day, Monday-Saturday, with an extra two-hour session from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesdays…

By RANDY TATANOSpecial to Atmore News Escambia County school personnel walked an actual red carpet Tuesday, May 10, to receive awards for their service to the school system in an event that was the first of its kind.School Superintendent Michele McClung, herself a former teacher, knew the importance of showing appreciation for those who work tirelessly to educate and care for children. So her staff, led by Elementary Curriculum and…

From left, M’Kayla Baldwin, Tyrec Packer and Sherese Craft pose prior to a recent rehearsal. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer If everything goes according to plan this week, by Sunday night Sherese Craft will have realized a dream that has been accompanying her sleep since she was in elementary school.Craft, a daughter of Tracy and Tracey Craft and a 2016 graduate of Escambia County High School, will direct her first…

Sexton Albritton Blanchard Burdette By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Several Republicans made a last stop in this area Monday evening, May 16, at the Escambia County Republican Party meeting in Brewton. About 60 people attended.Among the speakers were Stephen Sexton and incumbent Greg Albritton, both candidates for Alabama Senate District 22, and Lindy Blanchard and Lew Burdette, both challenging incumbent Kay Ivey for the governor’s seat.Each candidate was given eight minutes…

The Atmore Public Library’s Summer Reading Program will begin in a couple of weeks.Plan to have your child or children at the library every Friday in June at 10 a.m.Following is the summer schedule:June 3 – Michelle’s Magical PoodlesJune 10 – Turtle PointJune 17 – Gary Goodwin’s HorsesJune 24 – Yarbrough’s ReptilesPlease note: The library is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair from June 3 to June 10 in the library…