Category: Community

Jackson News Staff Report Escambia County Sheriff Heath Jackson was awarded the 2025 Alabama Sheriffs Association (ASA) Sheriff of the Year Award on January 21, during the association’s winter meeting in Hoover.According to an ASA press releasee, Jackson was nominated for his “heroic actions that occurred in 2023 when Sheriff Jackson rescued 4 people that had become stranded on Burnt Corn Creek in rising flood waters. The children were found…

We had dozens upon dozens of snow pictures submitted to our Atmore News Facebook page, and Don Fletcher posted those. These are a few that were sent to our email account. Shirley Farr took this picture in her back yard about 6:30 Thursday morning. Peaceful, isn’t it. Anita Weaver, Jack Springs Road, sent this picture of snow slowly sliding off their metal roof as temperatures warmed and snow began to…

Tanberg Special to Atmore News Gulf Winds Credit Union announces that Brad Tanberg joined the executive leadership team as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 27. He has more than 30 years of experience in the financial industry.“Brad’s experience and proven leadership make him the perfect person to guide Gulf Winds’ financial strategy into the future,” said Gulf Winds President and CEO Daniel Souers. “His expertise in accounting and financial management,…

News Staff Report Josey Hadley is the new girls softball coach at Escambia Academy, and he’s looking to overhaul the girls’ sports program at the school. But that takes funds.Hadley and the teams are planning to hold fund-raisers to help with finances. The current fund-raiser is Athletic Club sports banners. Sponsors may choose their sport for the banner – football, basketball, volleyball, baseball or softball.Any purchases or donations will be…