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VFW Auxiliary presents awards for Young American Patriotic Art
Special to Atmore News The Atmore VFW Auxiliary to Post 7016 hosted its annual Young American Patriotic Art Awards dinner at David’s Catfish in Atmore on Saturday, April 20. Madelyn Crane, a senior at T.R. Miller High School in Brewton, was recognized for placing first in the annual scholarship contest. She received $200 from the Auxiliary; her artwork has been forwarded for judging at the State level. Mariah Moore, a…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Atmore observes Arbor Day
By JOSH FRYE News Staff Writer Atmore Mayor Jim Staff, members of the Atmore Garden Club, Escambia County Forester Thomas Davis and Escambia County Forestry Ranger Donnie Odom observed Arbor Day Thursday, April 25 with first-grade students from Rachel Patterson Elementary at Heritage Park with the planting of two winged elms. “It is important to teach these young kids the importance of Arbor Day and plant life,” Davis said. “Trees…
by Josh Frye access_time7 years ago
Ribbon cutting
Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on April 26 at Heritage Park for Sign Gypsies in the Country. Shown are, from left, front, Emily Wilson, Erin Hankins, Vickie Cravey, Carrie Lassiter, Ryan Lassiter, Jordan Barnett, Brandy Giger; back, Chuck Brooks, Shawn Rounsavall, Robbie Cale, Ruthie Stephens, Frank Cravey, John Stallworth, Jodi James, Sandy Helton, Emilee Waters, Brandy Giger.
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Meet Butterfinger
Handsome Butterfinger is a 5-year-old, 40-pound male Bulldog mix that is looking for his “furever” home. Butterfinger loves to be around people and is good with other dogs. He is up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a $100 adoption fee, which includes neuter. Please make plans to come meet Butterfinger Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Atmore / PCI Animal Control located…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Adams recognized by Black Faculty and Staff Association
Jazmine Adams of Atmore received the John England Award from The University of Alabama’s Black Faculty and Staff Association in March. The association’s Academic Premier Awards honor UA students on Black Scholars Day. The mission of the Black Faculty and Staff Association is to contribute to the betterment of UA by serving as an advocate for educational equity, with an emphasis on African-American students and the professional needs of its…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago