Category: Community

By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher The Escambia County Teachers Association held their summer training seminar Friday, June 21, in Atmore. While several topics were on the agenda, one of the priorities was the introduction of Jordyn Pleasant, a 2019 graduate of Escambia County High School. Jordyn has committed to coming back to Atmore to teach when she gets her degree at Alabama State University. Also committing is ECHS graduate Adonis…

The University of Alabama awarded some 5,716 degrees during its spring commencement May 3-5. Among the recipients are three students from Atmore: * Jazmine Nicole Adams, Juris Doctor * Gabrielle Leigh Bohannon, Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Information Sciences * Scarlet Olivia Martin, Bachelor of Arts

The folks at the Atmore / PCI Animal Shelter just can’t understand how the amazing and handsome Boosie is still there. Boosie is a 2-year-old male bulldog mix that is kid friendly and loves to play. If you are looking to add a furry friend to your family, please consider giving Boosie a loving home. Half of Boosie’s adoption fee has been sponsored, so instead of $100, which includes vaccinations…

The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for HealthActions Physical Therapy and Fitness Wednesday, June 19. Chamber board members, friends and family joined the owner and employees for the occasion. Shown are, from left, front, Anna Marie Gilchrist, Jennifer Calhoun, Jodi James, Jordan Barnett, owner Debbie Powell, Brandie Johnson, Erin Hankins, Emily Wilson, Susan Smith, Linda Williams; back, McHenry Coleman, Noel Gulsby, Emilee Waters, Shawn Rounsavall, Sandy…