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CACC president named
Special to Atmore News MONTGOMERY – At the Alabama Community College System board of trustees meeting on Wednesday [September 11], Chancellor Jimmy H. Baker announced the selection of Dr. Craig Pouncey as president of Coastal Alabama Community College. Pouncey’s appointment was unanimously approved by the board of trustees. A career educator and administrator, Pouncey has more than 38 years of classroom and leadership experience in Alabama at the state and…
American Legion celebration
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher Billy Glenn Rushing American Legion Post 90 held a two-fold ceremony Thursday, September 12. Members and guests recognized the National Legion for 100 years and the Atmore Legion Post for 96 years. Post 90 Commander Billy Elder introduced distinguished guests – Ala. Rep. Alan Baker, Mayor Jim Staff, Ala. Department Commander Ron Bradstreet, Legion Auxiliary President Trish Montgomery, and District 34 Commander Larry Meeks. The…
UB recognized as ‘one of best’
Special to Atmore News United Bank was recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Alabama. This eighth annual program was created by Business Alabama and Best Companies Group. “In order to have a good customer experience, you must first have a good employee experience.” said Bob Jones, United Bank President and CEO. Companies from across the state entered the two-part survey process to determine the Best…
BOE approves personnel recommendations
News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent John Knott at the board meeting Thursday, September 12. Resignation 1. Melissa Daniel, special education teacher, Escambia County Middle School, effective September 20, 2019 2. Sandra Forbes, special education instructional teacher aide, Escambia County Middle School, effective September 4, 2019 3. Karen Evans, instructional teacher aide, W.S. Neal Elementary School, effective August 2, 2019…
Citywide burn ban ordered
News Staff Report Atmore Fire Chief Ron Peebles announced Tuesday, September 17, that any and all outside burning has been banned within the city limits until further notice. Peebles said the ban would be lifted only after the city receives sufficient rainfall to lessen the chance of fires spreading through the parched community. “It won’t be after the next thunderstorm,” he said. “It will only be after we get a…