Category: Community

Sarah Hall, left, and Loyce Strawbridge. Not pictured is Hazel Higdon who was unable to attend the reception. By PATSY BROWNSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Community Hospital Auxiliary had a special Retirement Party Tuesday, August 17, to honor three very special ladies who had served by volunteering in the Auxiliary a very long time.Hazel Higdon started volunteering in February 1991 and retires with 30 years of service.Sarah Hall became…

Troy University recognizes students who completed the requirements for graduation during the summer semester and term 5 of the 2020/2021 academic year.Two students from Atmore who graduated are James Johnson and Allison Roley.The summer semester includes graduates from the Troy, Ala., campus. Term 5 graduates include students at Troy’s campuses in Dothan, Phenix City and Montgomery, Ala., along with teaching sites outside of Alabama and online.Troy University is a public,…

Check out the new arrivals at Atmore Public Library. Patrons rate new arrivalsSeveral patrons are sharing their opinions of the new books they’ve read. Five stars is the top rating. Milton Adams: Target Acquired by Tom Clancy – 5 stars Sarah Hall: The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah  5 stars Gay Drew: The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict – 5 stars Goldie Huber: The Letter Keeper by Charles Martin –…

News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent John Knott at a called board meeting Thursday, August 12. Resignation 1. Julie Luker, elementary teacher, Flomaton Elementary School, effective August 6, 2021 2. Jacquita Jenkins, special education teacher, Rachel Patterson Elementary School, effective August 12, 2021 3. Tonya Ragan, counselor, W.S. Neal Elementary School, effective August 13, 2021 4. Taylor Pace, special education…

Gilchrist Special to Atmore News Sha Gilchrist has been promoted to the position of Atmore branch manager at Gulf Winds.Gilchrist, a lifelong resident of Atmore, started as a teller at Gulf Winds 17 years ago. In that time, she has advanced through the roles of teller, head teller and financial service representative to become the new branch manager.“I have known Sha for her entire Gulf Winds career,” said Lee Ann…