Category: Community

Special to Atmore News Atmore Community Hospital (ACH) Therapy Services has announced that ACH Auxiliary Services has made a $4,000 donation towards the purchase of a car transfer simulator. ACH Auxiliary Services are all community volunteers. “We are so very thankful for the contribution towards the car simulator,” ACH Therapy Services Manager Loren Taylor said. “The simulator allows our staff the ability to provide exemplary care to the community, while…

By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter After suffering a heavy-hearted end to the football season, the Bulldogs of J.U. Blacksher School have switched gears from the gridiron to the court as the Bulldogs have won three of their first four basketball games. On Thursday, November 21, JUB defeated McKenzie High 69-32. Senior K.D. Rabb scored 26 points to lead the way. Rabb was 10-for-17 in two-point field goals, made one three-point…

By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Escambia County High’s Blue Devils are still seeking their groove. The Blue Devils dropped to 1-3 on the season with a 55-43 loss to B.C. Rain last Thursday, November 21. Three ECHS players hit double figures. Sheldon Williams, who scored 14 points, and Trevon Lambert (13) led the Blue Devils offense during the matchup. Allen Patterson added 10 points. Jacob Dinden added four points and…

Veterans of Foreign Wars will be selling smoked Boston butts (average 10 lb.) for $40 December 2 through 8. Contact a VFW member for purchase or call Billy Gates at 251-331- 5415. The butts will be smoked by The Butcher’s Market. These Boston butts will make excellent early Christmas presents for families or employees. Pickup will be at the Butcher’s Market December 12-14. Please support the VFW’s mission of veterans…

News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent John Knott at the board meeting Thursday, November 21. Leave of absence 1. Kathy Douglas, 6-hour lunchroom worker, W.S. Neal Middle School, leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act, effective August 12, 2019 through October 11, 2019 2. Jean Chaloux, 8-hour custodian, Escambia County High School, leave of absence under the Family…