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Perdido E/M School wins big at regional tech fair
Students in Ms. Gerri McDonald’s Project Jubilee and Humanities classes at Perdido Elementary / Middle School recently won in multiple categories at the Annual Southeast / Southwest Regional Technology Fair held at Coastal Community College in Bay Minette. The students could compete as an individual or in groups. They chose their own topic of interest, researched and developed the project in one of several categories. Perdido students competed in the following…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
Double DUI – Both drivers charged after 2-vehicle crash
A violent two-vehicle crash that happened March 17 on Alabama 21 sent two teens to hospitals and both drivers to jail. The wreck occurred around 6:25 p.m. at the state highway’s 4.8-mile marker, just in front of Dixie Catfish Shack. Atmore police directed traffic around the crash and through the restaurant’s parking lot until the roadway was cleared more than an hour later. According to reports filed by Alabama State…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago
Easter in the Park
Easter in the Park is set for this Saturday, March 24, Heritage Park. The day begins at 9:30 a.m. with the arrival of the Easter Bunny. There are always plenty of activities for children including an egg hunt with 3,000 eggs, Easter arts and crafts, games, the Easter Express Train and more. New this year is the Custom Easter Hat Parade. A winner for Most Original will be selected. The…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Lords (and Ladies) of the Ring
Escambia Academy’s football players, coaches, cheerleaders, band and dance team members, and other support personnel received their 2017 AISA Class 2A state championship rings during a March 15 banquet held at Wind Creek. The ring presentations highlighted an evening that also included dinner, video clips from the title game and the season, and recognition of the school’s 2014 state championship team. News photos by Ditto Gorme
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
City-wide cleanup Saturday
For the third straight year, Atmore city officials and residents will celebrate the arrival of spring with a Saturday, March 24, city-wide cleanup that will not only help beautify the community but will also help citizens get rid of many items that are not easily disposed of. Mayor Jim Staff said city officials want to get as many old tires, paint cans, electronics and similar items off the sides of…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago