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RP Students of the Month
The Rachel Patterson Elementary School Students of the Month for August are, from left, first row, Tyrell Waddell, Hussem Almatari, LaNiyah Staples, Aubree Robinson, Kian Cisneros, Kentlee Weekly, Camryn Watson; middle, Bryleigh Williams, Christopher Lowe, Devonte Lee, Kaylieb Sneed, Shade Stallworth, Lauryn Arnold, Everly Peacock; back, Brayleigh Staples, Kristyn Barron, Layla Riley, Jah’Liyah Dawson, August Bayne, Shabralei Hands, Derrick Brooks, LaTia Wright, Carter Smith. Not pictured are Annabella Riley, Mason…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Obituaries, week of September 7, 2022
Jonathan Derek Perry Mr. Jonathan Derek Perry, age 48, of Mobile, Ala. passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022.  He was born in Pensacola, Fla. to John McGhee and Carol Perry.  He found enjoyment as a professional residential painter.  He also loved to draw in his spare time. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lecie Jo McGhee and his brother, William Craig Barnhill, Jr. Mr. Perry is survived by his…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Urgent Care opens
From left, Andy Gartman, David Dobson, Kim Himes, Anna Ellis, Keith Horton, Jim Johnson, Brad Lowery, Sharon Davidson, Nancy Lowrey, Al Holley, Debbie Rowell, Delois Wilson, Bo Brantley, David Nolin, Jo Nolin, JoLynn Godwin, Nolan Godwin, Gordon Godwin, Erin Hankins and Candace Wooten hold the ribbon just prior to it being cut. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer About 100 people, from high school students to state lawmakers, got the opportunity…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago
BOE approves revised salary schedule, October pay raises
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Six members of the Escambia County Board of Education approved last week a long-awaited revised salary schedule and state-mandated October pay raises based upon the revised schedule, as well as the expulsion of a high school student and acceptance of the low bid for demolishing the auditorium at W.S. Neal High School. District 1’s Kevin Hoomes was unable to attend the August 25 meeting,…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago
Gordon, McGhee inducted into Hall of Fame
Ann Gordon Mal McGhee By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Ann Gordon and Mal McGhee of Atmore recently joined an elite group of people – the Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. They were inducted Sunday, August 21, in Montgomery.Both were nominated by Charlotte Boyle who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2018.Only 10 people are inducted each year, and to have two from one town is likely a rarity.…
by Sherry Digmon access_time4 years ago