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Stafford joins ACH staff
Surgical Associates of South Alabama and Atmore Community Hospital announce the surgical service of a new general surgeon to the Atmore medical community. Dr. Trace Stafford, who began practicing as a member of the Surgical Associates of South Alabama in July of 2019, will begin seeing patients in Atmore beginning March 2020. “Dr. Stafford is a great addition to the Atmore medical community,” ACH Interim Administrator and Director of Nursing…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
The Monroeville Literary Festival set for March
Special to Atmore News   Are you an avid reader? Have you tried writing your own great American classic? Mark your calendars for the Monroeville Literary Festival, March 5-7. The Monroeville Literary Festival is a new vision of the 22-year Alabama Writers Symposium, a project of Coastal Alabama Community College. Guests can expect the same high quality of writers alongside more of the hospitality that makes Monroeville one of the…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Meet Jewel
Beautiful Jewel is a two-year-old female hound mix who is looking for her “furever” home. She is the sweetest, most loving and well-mannered girl who is already house trained! She loves to give out kisses and also enjoys lazy days with cuddling time. Jewel is up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a $100 adoption fee, which includes spay. If you are looking to add a sweet,…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Williams named Teacher of the Year
Special to Atmore News LaQuanda Peavy Williams was named 2019-2020 Elementary Teacher of the Year at John Love Elementary School in Jacksonville, Fla., where she teaches kindergarten. Williams is a 2003 graduate of Escambia County High School and a 2007 graduate of The University of Alabama with a B.A. in Early Childhood Education. She is currently pursuing her M.A. in Educational Leadership. Williams is the daughter of Linda Peavy Brooks,…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
BOE approves personnel recommendations
News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent John Knott at the board meeting Thursday, February 20. Resignation 1. Heather Caraway, elementary teacher, Flomaton Elementary School, effective February 17, 2020 Transfer 1. Cynthia Davis, elementary teacher, Huxford Elementary School, to elementary teacher, Flomaton Elementary School, effective March 2, 2020 (replacing Heather Caraway) Employment 1. Jodie Salazar, 7-hour custodian, Flomaton High School, effective…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago