Atmore News

Students at Huxford Elementary School observed Down Syndrome Awareness Day Friday, March 19, with a visit from Spider-Man. This is a favorite character among the students, especially second grader Levi Taylor. It was also his birthday. Levi is shown getting a hug from his hero.

News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent John Knott at the board meeting Thursday, March 18. Leave of absence 1. Eva Rowland, school bookkeeper, Escambia County High School, leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act, effective January 4, 2021 through January 15, 2021 2. Geneva Chavers, 6-hour lunchroom worker, Escambia County High School, medical leave of absence, effective January…

Special to Atmore News AD’s Heartbeat, formed to help make life better for everyone in the Atmore community, will host a block party this Saturday, March 27, at West Park (also known as Conoco Park). The party, which will get under way at 3 p.m. and last “until,” is an alternative to Spring Break for local youngsters, according to Adonis Williams, who founded AD’s Heartbeat. The afternoon of fun will…

The Gamma Omega Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, whose purpose is to promote professional and personal growth of its members and excellence in education and to lead women educators to impact education nationwide, announces the Annie Ruth Whitten Grant-In-Aid for high school senior girls who have chosen to go into the field of education. This grant-in-aid will be at least $150. Interested future teachers should complete an application,…

By NANCY KARRICK Special to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met on March 17 in the Mayson Auditorium at Atmore Community Hospital. President Lion Brandy Giger called the meeting to order and Lion Nancy Karrick gave the invocation and blessing. The group joined in saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Golf tournament chairman Taylor Lee reported that nine teams participated in the tournament with 54 signs sold.…