Category: Community

The Gamma Omega Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met for the final meeting of the year Thursday, April 14. Returning officers and one new officer were inducted, from left, Leslie Sellers, president; Wendy Stafford, first vice president; Mary Beth Lancaster, second vice president, new officer; and Jessica White, secretary. Not pictured is treasurer Leigh Ann Rowland. Also at this meeting, two new members were inducted – Barbara Whatley and Debbi…

By RANDY TATANO Six months into the school year, Escambia County Schools have a very different feel. With a new Superintendent, new School Board President and a new slogan “We Are One,” everyone is on the same page.So many programs, systems, and educational strategies have improved, the slogan may as well be “We Are New.”From a high-tech security system to an agriculture facility to innovative vocabulary teaching techniques, Escambia County…

Leaders chartering a girls troop By WANDA GIBBSSpecial to Atmore News Starting back in February 2019 Boy Scouts changed their name to Scouts BSA and welcomed girls into their program.According to the Be a Scout web page, “Scouts BSA is the traditional Scouting experience for youth 11-17 years old or in the fifth grade through high school. Service, community engagement, and leadership development become increasingly important parts of the program…

Rev. Armstrong prepares the table Special to Atmore News Rev. William Armstrong and James Curran prepared a “Seder Feast” for Canoe Church on Maundy Thursday of Holy Week. The Seder plate was fixed with foods symbolic to the foods that brought the Israelites out of Egypt to the Promise Land.Fifteen church members attended including two children who enjoyed the “hide and seek” of the “Matza Bread.”One member reported it was…

Atmore City Hall will be closed Friday, April 15, in observance of Good Friday.Calvin Grace, director of the City of Atmore’s Streets & Sanitation Department, said this includes the Atmore landfill. Garbage pick-up will run as usual.