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Raising awareness
WOD cancer walk set News Staff Report Each year, the Women of Distinction host and organize a walk to raise cancer awareness in the community. Dozens of walkers gather at Atmore City Hall and walk en masse to Houston Avery Park on MLK Avenue. Most walk in honor or in memory of someone who has battled or is battling cancer. Some walk for themselves. This year’s Annual Cancer Awareness Walk…
Wounded warrior addresses Lions Club
By NANCY KARRICK Special to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club held its first meeting of August on August 1, in the Mayson Auditorium of Atmore Community Hospital. Lion Candace Wooten presided and recognized visitors Pat Hoffman, Mandie Thompson, Carla Dyess, John Drinkard, and Gus. The Diamond Centennial Membership award was presented to Stephen Van Pelt and the Gold Centennial Membership awards were given to Jordan Barnett and Candace Wooten. Anna…
Meet and greet held at ECMS
Escambia County Middle School administration and faculty held a meet and greet Friday, August 3. Students and parents were given information and invited to visit their classrooms, meet their teacher and drop off their school supplies. At right, mom Katrice Tucker, left, and her daughter Tynekia Harris (seventh grade) get information from Ciara Crenshaw (eighth grade) seated left, and school employee Rhecy Currie. Above is the Penner family, from left,…
AHS acquires Watson Cabin
By SHANNON HALL JONES Special to Atmore News Today [August 1, 2018], the Atmore Historical Society is excited to announce that we have officially acquired the Watson Cabin, which will become the home of our Museum. The Watson Cabin is located in Heritage Park and is next door to the Peavy-Webb Building, which already houses our Welcome Center. Having the Watson Cabin for museum space will be an asset to…
BOE approves personnel recommendations
News Staff Report The following recommendations by Escambia County School Superintendent John Knott were approved by the Board of Education Thursday, July 26. Resignation 1. Susan Kirk, counselor, Flomaton Elementary School, effective July 31, 2018 2. Briana McMullen, bus driver, Atmore bus shop, effective July 31, 2018 3. Quincy Nearer, bus driver, Brewton bus shop, effective July 25, 2018 4. Nicarla Andry, English / language arts teacher, Escambia County Middle…