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Atmore woman crowned Miss Alabama in National American Miss pageant
ATMORE, Ala. (WKRG) — She’s beauty, and she’s grace — that’s what judges thought about an Atmore woman who they crowned Miss Alabama in the National American Miss pageant. Sara Milliken, now known as Miss Alabama, is a 23-year-old who competed for the crown for the third time over Memorial Day weekend. “National American Miss […]
County BOE holds CSFO interviews May 30 at FHS auditorium
Escambia County Board of Education officials conducted interviews for the vacant chief schools financial officer position May 30 at Flomaton High School’s auditorium. Two candidates – Carrie Moore and Avery Ford – were each asked a series of questions by BOE Attorney Broox Garrett, who served as the moderator. At present, Moore serves as the […] The post County BOE holds CSFO interviews May 30 at FHS auditorium appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Escambia County (Ala.) church choirs to perform community concert June 8 at St. Stephen’s in Brewton
Choir members from St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Brewton First Methodist Church and First Presbyterian Church of Brewton will team up next Sat., June 8, to perform the music of acclaimed composer Dr. Terre Johnson. Johnson, chair of the School of Music at Georgia Southern University, has 25 pieces in print and has served as a […] The post Escambia County (Ala.) church choirs to perform community concert June 8 at St. Stephen’s in Brewton appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
2 Escambia County, Ala. students receive Gulf Winds Cares Foundation scholarships
By Special to the Advance Two Escambia County, Ala. students were awarded scholarships from the Gulf Winds Cares Foundation, according to a release. The two local students are Kenna Alverson of Atmore, and Edward Bridges of Brewton. The other students awarded included Garrett Hogan, William Kroger and John Pinette. Each student received $5,000 to continue […] The post 2 Escambia County, Ala. students receive Gulf Winds Cares Foundation scholarships appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Advocacy groups petition to halt Alabama execution of Jamie Ray Mills
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The execution of Jamie Ray Mills is set for Thursday evening at Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore. Advocacy groups have signed a petition to keep Mills off death row. Mills and his wife are convicted for the capital murders of an elderly couple in Marion...
Escambia County, Ala. students named to Troy’s provost’s list for spring semester
Escambia County (Ala.) students were recently named to the Troy University provost’s list for the spring semester and term four of the 2023-24 academic year, officials announced. Full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who have a grade point average of at least 3.65 qualify for the provost’s list. […] The post Escambia County, Ala. students named to Troy’s provost’s list for spring semester appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
‘All gave some, some gave all’
Annual Memorial Day Service held The Atmore Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7016 and the American Legion held their annual Memorial Day Service May 27 in the city hall auditorium. Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day. It is a day of commemoration for those who have fallen in action while serving in our nation’s […] The post ‘All gave some, some gave all’ appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
BOE approves personnel recommendations
Approval includes new principal at ECHS The Escambia County Board of Education met last Thursday in a special called meeting to approve certain items and personnel for the end of the school year and looking forward. During the meeting, the board approved over-night trips for the W.S. Neal High School football team to attend 7-on-7 […] The post BOE approves personnel recommendations appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
SALUTE TO OUR MILITARY: SPC J.C. Summerlin
WEAR News is giving a salute to our Military. Tonight we honor Specialist J.C. Summerlin who served in the U.S. Army. He lost his life during the Vietnam War. Thank you for your service and for giving the ultimate sacrifice, Specialist J.C. Summerlin.
Atmore VFW Auxiliary, volunteers place flags on more than 200
The Atmore VFW Auxiliary put more than 200 flags on veterans’ graves in seven cemeteries for Memorial Day on Sat., May 25. Auxiliary officials said this year, they had some special volunteers, including three members from Cub Scout’s Pack 31 in Flomaton, and one member from Boy School Troop 31, also of Flomaton, along with […] The post Atmore VFW Auxiliary, volunteers place flags on more than 200 appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
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