Category: Community

CommunityAtmore News

School system holds job fair
The Escambia County School System’s job fair was held Saturday, April 8, at Flomaton High School. Administrators, board members, and central office staff were on hand to provide information and assist in completing online applications. Brandice Bonnee, at right, came from Montgomery to check out opportunities in the school system. Shown talking with her are, from left, A.C. Moore Elementary School Principal John Brantley, Escambia County Middle School Principal Debbie…
by Atmore News access_time9 years ago
Sawmill Day and Car Show set
The Alger-Sullivan Historical Society will hold its 28th annual Sawmill Day celebration Saturday, May 6, in Century’s Historic District. The flag raising ceremony is set for 8:30 a.m. The car show, organized by the Bad Boys Car Club, last year exhibited more than 50 vintage and custom cars. Car show awards will be held at 2 p.m. The heritage festival will again feature exhibits of the NW Fla. Living History…
by Atmore News access_time9 years ago
Earth Day celebration planned
Century Health and Rehabilitation Center will hold their second annual Earth Day Celebration Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. This is a community event, and the public is encouraged to attend. People, groups or organizations that genuinely care about the environment are invited to participate. Please RSVP mae.hildreth@gmail.com; subject: Earth Day. Century Health and Rehabilitation Center is located at 6020 Industrial Blvd., Century, Fla.
by Atmore News access_time9 years ago
S.P.R.A.G. holds financial workshop
Single Parents Raising A Gift (S.P.R.A.G.) conducted a financial workshop last Saturday (April 1) at Atmore Public Library for people interested in housing by Habitat for Humanity. Lisa Tindell, Director for Escambia County Habitat for Humanity, and Dierdre Knight, Credit Repair Specialist, provided valuable information to those who attended. Shown are, from left, S.P. R.A.G. CEO and founder Carolyn Bradley, Lisa Tindell, Escambia County DHR Supervisor Stephanie Paul, Dierdre Knight, Gloria Robinson…
by Atmore News access_time9 years ago
Remembering SGT Elmer Jack Taylor
By MICKEY POWELL Special to Atmore News We are remembering SGT Elmer Jack Taylor, U.S. Army, from Atmore, killed March 30, 1966, 51 years ago. You have served Christ well, young man. You were only 26 years old and served “C” 1st./28th 1st Infantry Division as a combat infantryman in a war ravaged little country called Vietnam. You served your country holding your head higher than we do today. Only…
by Submitted Article access_time9 years ago