Atmore News

Southern Pine Electric Co-op sent several employees to Lee County Electric Cooperative in Ft. Myers, Florida on October 3, to help assist in restoring power after Hurricane Ian’s landfall.Assisting Lee County Electric were, from left, Kirk Carter, Josh Lowery, Trey Salter, Phillip Norsworthy, Nathan McCrory, Norris Brooks, John Paul and Grayson Peters.

The DHR Board, from left, Judy Crane, Carol Fountain, incoming board member Nicole Jones, Director Lynn Barnes, Board Chairwoman Maggie Silbernagel, outgoing board member Magaline Marshall. Not pictured are Andrew Walton, Joe Elliott, and Carol Elkins. News Staff Report Atmore resident Magaline Marshall was honored recently as she stepped down from the Escambia County Department of Human Resources (DHR) Board.“Magaline has served on the DHR Board selflessly and with distinction…

Dozens participate in group’s 14th annual cancer walk More than 50 people eventually arrived to take part in the walk. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer More than 50 people — a mixed group of mostly women that also featured several men and a few children — turned out for this year’s Women of Distinction Cancer Awareness Walk, the 14th year in a row the group has held the event.“We’ve been…

Juried Art Best of Show – Jim Gay Pottery WSD provides a good opportunity for running into old friends (and students). Former educator Beth Drew ran into a former student, Atmore Police Officer Kentrae Boggan The Cruisers Unlimited Car Show always takes us back in time. 5K Run Winners 18 & Younger Group 1st – James Johnson & 1st Overall 2nd – Parker Lassiter & 2nd Overall 3rd – Caleb…