Category: Community

From left, Mayor Jim Staff and Addison Long await the tree lighting The community Christmas tree was aglow after Mayor Staff threw the switch. Not every youngster who sat on Santa’s lap enjoyed the experience. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Hundreds of Atmore residents and visitors flocked to the downtown area last Friday, December 6, to do some pre-holiday shopping and to witness the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree.Individuals,…

Children were drawn to the artificial snow that flurried forth from two stations. The Huxford Elementary choir opened the show with several Christmas tunes. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore’s first “Snow Day,” an evening of fun designed to help kick off the holidays in fun fashion, was a huge success.Kids of all ages — a crowd estimated at “around 300, maybe more” — enjoyed choral and musical performances from…

Stephanie Buitron was recently recognized as the Escambia County High School Teacher of the Year. She teaches business education and has been at ECHS since 2009.

Beta Club inductees Ambassador inductees By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Students are going to new heights at Escambia County High School.At the end of October, an induction ceremony was held for 2024 Beta Club inductees and 2024 Ambassador inductees.ECHS Principal LaTonya Gill welcomed everyone to the induction ceremony. Keynote speaker for the program was Dr. Michele Collier, Escambia County School Superintendent.Beta ClubBeta inductees are as follows:Ninth grade – Carlos Bernal, Jadon…

The doctor, standing, conducts an exam on a client Special to Atmore News The Alabama Lions Sight Eye Clinic was held in the Mayson Auditorium of Atmore Community Hospital on November 22. The clinic is usually held at the Health Department parking lot in a mobile van, but that vehicle was destroyed in an accident and the clinic had to move to an inside location. Approximately 20 people were seen…