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Think Through Math achievers
Students at A.C. Moore Elementary School participate in the Think Through Math curriculum, which allows students to work independently on their math skills and standards. All ACM students took a benchmark mathematics test at the beginning of the school year to begin their pathway. Four students have exceeded their initial goals in the Think Through Math program. They are Chloe Dawson, Charlino Johnson, Robert Smith, and Ronta Watson. Robert and…
Huxford Elementary School honor roll – Second nine-week grading period
First grade A honor roll: Baileigh Blackwell, Elizabeth Faircloth, Jyshaviah Knight, Payton Lambeth, Ashlyn Parker, BlakLee Pearson, Cale Ramer Colt Ramer, Ke’Onna Richardson, Emily Rolin, Makayla Rolin, Fischer Walker and Madison Williams. A/B honor roll: Jameson Agerton, Chloe Bailey, Carlos Bernal, Kayden Black, Goodsoldier Blackbear, Brayeden Blackwell, Traegan Chong, Paisley Coley, Jeni Hall, Nevaeh Hall, Claire Johnson, Maci McGhee, Atalya McMillan,m Jada McNeil, Cherie Naquin, Khloe Norman, Mya Pettway, Audrey…
Wind Creek named Business of the Month
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce named Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Business of the Month for January. Chamber board members and Chamber Ambassadors joined Wind Creek Atmore personnel at the presentation Wednesday, January 11. Shown are, from left, front, David Dobson, Bailey Lancaster, Eli Godwin, Ariel Whatley, Jessica Franco, Stephen Gehman; back, Myrna Monroe, Mallorie Beachy, Michelle Uriegas, Jordan Barnett, Brandy Giger, Holly Shipp, Terri Morris, Samantha Miller, Evelyn…
A family affair
More than 100 people turned out Saturday, January 14, for the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Alabama Archery Academy, which is now doing business on North Main Street. The new business is a family affair, owned by Todd and Kris White and managed by their son, Cade White. Their daughter, Blakelee Hendrix, provides archery lessons, and their son-in-law, Will Hendrix, plays a key role in business operations. Saturday’s crowd…
McCullough church fire probe still active
Although leaders of McCullough First Baptist Church and the first firefighter on the scene believe that faulty wiring led to the December 16 fire that reduced the church to charred brick walls and heat-warped roofing, the federal investigation into the fire remains active. First Baptist Church, which has a mostly black congregation of “about 50,” was the McCullough community’s oldest house of worship. McCullough VFD Chief Eddie Kirby said on…