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Legion, Auxiliary honor Boys, Girls State delegates
From left, Dave Graham, Charles McGill, Billy Elder From left, Dave Graham, Hasten Dean, Billy Elder From left, Dave Graham, Charles McGill, Billy Elder By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher American Legion Boys and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State are great opportunities for high school juniors to learn leadership and citizenship. Both took place in June at Troy State University.This year, the Atmore Legion sponsored six boys – Christian Crook, Escambia Academy;…
by Sherry Digmon access_time2 years ago
Obituaries, week of August 24, 2022
Edward Marvin Myles  Myles Mr. Edward Marvin Myles, Sr., age 71, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Monday, August 15, 2022 at his residence.  A native of Atmore, he was a graduate of Escambia County Training School as well as, Alabama A&M University and Auburn University. He was a retired high school educator. And during the football season Mr. Myles could be found tailgating in his RV at various football games.…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
BOE invests $1 million in programs
Focus is on math and reading proficiency By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher The Escambia County Board of Education continues to purchase programs and materials and provide professional development to assist teachers and to raise student proficiency, especially in math and reading. Funding is available through the ESSER III (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) Fund, which provides State Education Agencies and their local educational agencies (LEAs), with emergency relief funds…
by Sherry Digmon access_time2 years ago
ACH ranks high
Rated best in the region From left, Brad Lowery, Suzanne McGill, Jeff Booth By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher The administration and staff of Atmore Community Hospital have something to be proud of – and something all of Atmore can be proud of.The hospital recently received a Four-Star Rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) – and Atmore Community Hospital is the only hospital in lower Alabama and most…
by Sherry Digmon access_time2 years ago
Carl, Marshall speak at GOP meeting
At the GOP meeting, from left, Steve Marshall, Steve Billy, Heath Jackson, Jerry Carl By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher About 65 people attended the monthly GOP meeting in Atmore Monday night, August 15. The meeting was so well attended due to the speakers – U.S. Congressman Jerry Carl and Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall. The audience was a who’s who of Republican office-holders across the county.Once County Chairman Jackie Gay dispensed…
by Sherry Digmon access_time2 years ago