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New arrivals at the library
Check out the new arrivals at Atmore Public Library. Patrons rate new arrivalsSeveral patrons are sharing their opinions of the new books they’ve read. Five stars is the top rating. Milton Adams: Target Acquired by Tom Clancy – 5 stars Sarah Hall: The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah  5 stars Gay Drew: The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict – 5 stars Goldie Huber: The Letter Keeper by Charles Martin –…
BOE approves personnel recommendations
News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent John Knott at a called board meeting Thursday, August 12. Resignation 1. Julie Luker, elementary teacher, Flomaton Elementary School, effective August 6, 2021 2. Jacquita Jenkins, special education teacher, Rachel Patterson Elementary School, effective August 12, 2021 3. Tonya Ragan, counselor, W.S. Neal Elementary School, effective August 13, 2021 4. Taylor Pace, special education…
Gilchrist promoted to Atmore branch manager
Gilchrist Special to Atmore News Sha Gilchrist has been promoted to the position of Atmore branch manager at Gulf Winds.Gilchrist, a lifelong resident of Atmore, started as a teller at Gulf Winds 17 years ago. In that time, she has advanced through the roles of teller, head teller and financial service representative to become the new branch manager.“I have known Sha for her entire Gulf Winds career,” said Lee Ann…
Atmore Chamber earns accreditation
News Staff Report The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce was recently named an accredited chamber through the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama’s (CCAA) Alabama Certified Chamber Program, one of the most prestigious programs offered by the association.“Executive Director Anna Norton has worked many, many hours on applying for this accreditation. We are proud of her and our Chamber team!” Chamber President Emilee Waters said. “I cannot wait to see…
Obituaries, week of August 18, 2021
Ryan Keith Preston Mr. Ryan Keith Preston, age 64, of Stockton, Ala., passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Mobile Infirmary in Mobile, Ala. He was born in Panama to Noel Justus and Esther Janet Preston. He a32-year career with The Taylor Group working in the local plant in Louisville, Miss. He was promoted to foreman and then to superintendent before transferring as a Customer Service Representative for SSI in…