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DKG offers grant-in-aid for future teachers
The Gamma Omega Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is pleased to announce the Annie Ruth Whitten Grant-In-Aid for high school senior girls who have chosen to go into the field of education. The purpose of this organization is to promote professional and personal growth of its members and excellence in education and to lead women educators to impact education nationwide, This grant-in-aid will be at least $150. Interested…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Ribbon cutting
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Rolin Construction, Thursday, February 14. Chamber board members, friends and family joined the owners and employees for the occasion. Shown are, from left, Emily Wilson, Dale Ash, Brandy Jones, Leslie Henderson, Shawn Rounsavall, Jeff Blanchard, Seth Smith, Leilani Mason, Amber Turk, Emilee Waters, Angela Turk, Jessica Rolin Bailey, Freddy Alvizo, Shawn Rolin, David Chapman, Stephanie Rolin, Brandon Beachy, Candace…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Valentine’s fun
From left in foreground, Patricia Burcham and Lennie Johnson enjoy the February 14 Valentine’s Day party at Atmore Nursing Center. Employees of Atmore’s Family Dollar and others brought balloons, chocolates, cards and roses for the residents. Atmore Christian School students on guitar and other instruments serenaded the group, and all enjoyed games, snacks and fellowship in ANC’s activities center, which was festively decorated for the occasion.
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
U.S. News & World Report: Wind Creek Atmore among state’s top hotels
News Staff Report Wind Creek Casino & Hotel, located just outside Atmore and owned by Poarch Band of Creek Indians, was listed as one of the top hotels in Alabama in a U.S. News & World Report analysis of the state’s lodging establishments. The national news magazine’s Top 15 hotels included the local hostel as the eighth-best stay in the state. The rankings were based on an analysis of expert…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
PCI opens new PD
By JOSH FRYE News Staff Writer The Poarch Creek Indians Tribal Police Department recently cut the ribbon on their new home at 60 Calvin McGhee Drive in Building 300. For the past 30 years, the Poarch PD has been located at their office in the old Poarch Creek Tribal Fire Department building. Renovations on the new location started in the summer of 2018. The new location that once served as…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago