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City honors veterans
News Staff Report City offices were closed Monday, November 12, in observance of Veterans Day. The city council workshop and meeting were rescheduled for Tuesday afternoon, and the annual Veterans Day program was held following the council meeting. Jonathan Gibbs, Dallon Rackard, Charlie Henley and Cody Thomas, members of Boy Scout Troop 26, posted the colors, followed by Megan Young and Sandy Hollinger singing the National Anthem. VFW Post 7016…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Canoe Study Club meets
Special to Atmore News The Canoe Study Club met on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at the Atmore Public Library. Chief Deputy Mike Lambert from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office was the guest speaker for the meeting. Phyllis Shipp served as hostess. Deputy Lambert provided an interesting and informative power point presentation called, “Run, Hide, Fight.” The information concerned what one should do in the event of an active shooter situation…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
WCA announces dates for annual display of Christmas lights
Special to Atmore News Wind Creek Atmore (WCA) announces that this year’s Christmas lights are set to be turned on November 23 at dusk. You’re invited to bring the family early for hot cocoa and a complimentary picture with Santa and his elf from 2 p.m. until dusk at the WCA Amphitheater. Featured for the first time this year are lights and decorations from Jubilee Décor. Be prepared for a…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Hughston appointed CACC interim president
Special to Atmore News On Tuesday, Nov. 13, Chancellor Jimmy H. Baker announced the appointment of Patty Hughston as Interim President of Coastal Alabama Community College. Hughston is a career educator with more than 30 years of experience in K-12 and higher education as an instructor, counselor and administrator. Most recently, she served as vice president of Instruction and Workforce Development at Coastal Alabama Community College. “For the last 10…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Chiefs fall to Baker, ending playoff hopes
By LEXXI BAGGETT News Sports Writer The year has come to an end for the 2018-2019 Northview Chiefs. In the second round of the playoffs, the undefeated Baker Gators took the victory 38 to 14, ending the chance for the Chiefs to move on. “It was bittersweet,” senior Matthew Caine said. “We really were hoping for the ‘V,’ especially since we were playing to honor our brother and teammate Dariontae…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago