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BOE extends COVID-19 sick pay
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher Sick pay for absence due to COVID-19 was extended for employees of the Escambia County school system at the board meeting Friday, August 27. These benefits were paid last year but were not available this school year until now. The board approved a resolution for the extension of COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave  under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act extended under the American Recovery…
by Sherry Digmon access_time3 years ago
Structure total loss
Atmore and Poarch fire and police departments responded to reports of an abandoned structure fire on Union Street in Atmore Tuesday morning (August 31) at 10:15 a.m. When crews arrived, they discovered the structure fully engulfed in flames. The blaze was quickly extinguished but the structure was a total loss. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
ADPH warns about dangers of self-medicating with large quantities of ivermectin
Special to Atmore News The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other health agencies have advised against the unauthorized use of the drug ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19 in humans. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has sent a health alert message to healthcare providers in the state requesting reporting and cautioning them about the many side effects and serious harm caused when people take this medication…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Our Afghanistan veterans fulfilled their mission by keeping America safe for the last 20 years
Congressman Jerry Carl Since the United States entered Afghanistan in 2001, there have been more than 2,300 U.S. military deaths, as well as civilian deaths, in the fight against the Taliban, ISIS, and multiple other terrorist organizations. Last week, we saw this number grow by another 13 when American servicemembers assisting in the Kabul evacuation efforts were killed as a result of a horrific terrorist attack. This was the deadliest…
by Submitted Article access_time3 years ago
Raiders win opener
Special to Atmore News The Perdido Raiders football team came out swinging in their season opener, beating out the J.U. Blacksher Bulldogs 30-22.Hayden Coley threw for over 100 yards with one passing touchdown and a host of 2-point conversions. One of his huge passes was caught far downfield by Brycen Stewart. Roan Branum racked up 2 rushing touchdowns over 60 yards, including a passing touchdown from Hayden Coley. Coen Lambeth…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago