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Special to Atmore News The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is here. “What dish should I bring to office Christmas party, what can I get my mother-in-law, and will the weather affect my travel plans” are questions many of us will have this holiday season. Before the holiday rush consumes you, the Alabama Securities Commission (ASC) would like to pass along a list of suggestions to help safeguard…

News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent John Knott at the board meeting Thursday, December 19. Leave of absence 1. Lottie Cole, school bookkeeper / secretary, W.S. Neal Elementary School, leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act for sixty (60) days, effective January 8, 2019 through October 16, 2019 Resignation 1. Chakema Jackson, reading specialist, Rachel Patterson Elementary School,…

The Junky Pearl was named the December Business of the Month by the Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce. Shown at the presentation Thursday, December 12, are, from left, Tom Tschida, Emily Wilson, Tracy Coleman Nelson, MaryAnne Heathcock, AJ Beachy, Jordan Barnett, Ruthie Stephens.

Each year, the Derailed Diner’s dining car is transformed into the train car scene from the children’s book, The Polar Express. This year’s event was Dec. 6 and 7, and Dec. 13 and 14. The cast of Polar Express is shown, from left, Phil Johnson, Ellen Johnson, Santa, Derailed Diner Marketing Director Barbara Turk, Sharon Poulsen (seated), and Andrew Willis.

First National Bank & Trust hosted a book signing for local author Lou Vickery Friday, December 13. Vickery and Coach Sonny Smith recently released Winners’ Edge for Athletes and Coaches. While Smith was unable to attend, Vickery was glad to sign books for all who came.