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Public meeting May 15 on Huxford gym, expansion
Architiect’s rendering By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer As Escambia County education officials prepare for the upcoming construction of Huxford Elementary School’s (HES) first indoor recreational facility, the public is invited to hear an update on the $8 million project, along with a rough timetable for completion.The public meeting will take place at 1 p.m. next Wednesday, May 15, in Huxford Auditorium.Representatives of the architectural firm heading up the school’s expansion…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 days ago
Rodgers promoted in CBAA
Rodgers Special to Atmore News ARLINGTON, Texas – The Cotton Bowl Athletic Association (CBAA), which oversees the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, and Cotton Bowl Foundation, announces three recent staff promotions one of which is Atmore native Scottie Rodgers to Vice President of Communications. The other promotions are Amy Scott to Chief of Staff and Kelly Newell to Chief Experience Officer.Rodgers steps up to the title of Vice President of Communications…
by Atmore News access_time6 days ago
Geer hired as PCI CFO
Geer Special to Atmore News The Poarch Band of Creek Indians announces Suresh Geer as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Geer brings extensive tribal finance experience, including 21 years of previous work with the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s finance team, the last seven of which he served as CFO. He has also promoted the success of other tribal government businesses and gaming operations throughout his consulting services.“The Poarch Band…
by Atmore News access_time6 days ago
Felony arrests
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer D. Williams E. Williams Two Atmore brothers were arrested last Friday, May 3, after Atmore police and Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force agents executed a search warrant on the East Church Street residence they share.According to police reports, the search yielded more than six pounds of marijuana, 65 grams of synthetic marijuana (Spice) and unspecified quantities of Ecstasy and crack cocaine. Lawmen also seized a…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 days ago
FBC preschoolers become published authors
The young authors pose with copies of their first published work. Shown are, from left, sitting, Finn Barbaree, Jack Shirley, Bailey Grace Sirmon, Kasen Wilson, Bennett Malone; standing, Achilles Carrisal, Charleigh Grant, Harleigh Daniel, Israel Hammond, Kamren Reid, Sophia Givens. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer While First Baptist Church (FBC) preschoolers were being recognized last week for their fundraising effort on behalf of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, those in…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 days ago