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American Legion celebration
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher Billy Glenn Rushing American Legion Post 90 held a two-fold ceremony Thursday, September 12. Members and guests recognized the National Legion for 100 years and the Atmore Legion Post for 96 years. Post 90 Commander Billy Elder introduced distinguished guests – Ala. Rep. Alan Baker, Mayor Jim Staff, Ala. Department Commander Ron Bradstreet, Legion Auxiliary President Trish Montgomery, and District 34 Commander Larry Meeks. The…
by Sherry Digmon access_time5 years ago
UB recognized as ‘one of best’
Special to Atmore News United Bank was recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Alabama. This eighth annual program was created by Business Alabama and Best Companies Group. “In order to have a good customer experience, you must first have a good employee experience.” said Bob Jones, United Bank President and CEO. Companies from across the state entered the two-part survey process to determine the Best…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
BOE approves personnel recommendations
News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent John Knott at the board meeting Thursday, September 12. Resignation 1. Melissa Daniel, special education teacher, Escambia County Middle School, effective September 20, 2019 2. Sandra Forbes, special education instructional teacher aide, Escambia County Middle School, effective September 4, 2019 3. Karen Evans, instructional teacher aide, W.S. Neal Elementary School, effective August 2, 2019…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Citywide burn ban ordered
News Staff Report Atmore Fire Chief Ron Peebles announced Tuesday, September 17, that any and all outside burning has been banned within the city limits until further notice. Peebles said the ban would be lifted only after the city receives sufficient rainfall to lessen the chance of fires spreading through the parched community. “It won’t be after the next thunderstorm,” he said. “It will only be after we get a…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Comedy coming to GECA
News Staff Report This month, the Greater Escambia Council for the Arts presents “12 Incompetent Jurors.” What happens when a jury consists of a mobster and his wife, Hannibal Lecter, a Russian, an anxiety-ridden man who always sees an audience, and other eccentric characters? Pure insanity. Throw in a cat-napping case and you’re in for one of the funniest shows to ever take place at GECA. Following is the cast…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago