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Juried Art Best of Show – Jim Gay Pottery WSD provides a good opportunity for running into old friends (and students). Former educator Beth Drew ran into a former student, Atmore Police Officer Kentrae Boggan The Cruisers Unlimited Car Show always takes us back in time. 5K Run Winners 18 & Younger Group 1st – James Johnson & 1st Overall 2nd – Parker Lassiter & 2nd Overall 3rd – Caleb…

ECHS lunchroom crew, from left, Sondra Fails, Lisa Jones, Cindy Young (manager), Geneva Chavers, Rita Jones At ECHS, from left, Greg Brock, Sherry Digmon, Loumeek White, Coleman Wallace, Kike Pettaway, Terries Lett. October 10 to 14 was National School Lunch Week. Escambia County Board of Education members were invited to lunch at Escambia County High School in Atmore or W.S. Neal High School in Brewton, Wednesday, October 12.BOE members attending…

By RANDY TATANOSpecial to Atmore News It’s a teacher’s worst nightmare, and one they don’t like thinking about.But they have to be prepared just in case.That’s why Escambia County Sheriff Heath Jackson and Superintendent Michele McClung worked together to provide specialized “active shooter” training for teachers and school personnel, Tuesday, October 11. It’s designed to teach school employees how to deal with a worst-case scenario should someone gain access with…

As one of Main Street Atmore’s sponsors, First National Bank & Trust donated $5,000 to the Façade Incentive program. The bank will also donate proceeds from the Celebrity Waiter event held earlier this month. Shown at the check presentation Thursday, October 13, are, from left, Paul Oberkirch and Stephen Van Pelt with FNB&T, and Sheilo Faircloth, Shinora Redmond and Dale Ash with Main Street Atmore.

HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) held their group meeting Friday October 14, at the Atmore Public Library. Director Hope Lassiter read a story about fall, then everyone made a fall wreath with fall colored leaves. Shown are, from left, front, Ziva and James Mcilwain, Manny Gifford, Avayah Mcilwain, Layla Rollin, Jordan Booker; middle, Morgan Brynn and Easton Boone, Hillary Griffis, Jocie Gifford, Brittany, Michael, Mercy and Stewart…