Atmore News

Robinsonville BC hosting Stephanie Leavins
News Staff Report Stephanie Leavins sings of possibilities, not disabilities. She has a testimony unlike any you’ve heard before. Stephanie was born with muscular dystrophy and has spent her entire life in a wheelchair. Her faith in God was only strengthened because of this handicap. An acclaimed singer, Stephanie has many critically acclaimed albums to her credit. She has dedicated her life to God and ministers the Word through her…
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 Tuesday, October 29. Leave of absence 1. Marilyn Allen, 6-hour lunchroom worker, W.S. Neal Elementary School, effective August 13, 2019 through September 16, 2019 Resignation 1. Dustin Kennedy, instructional teacher aide, Escambia County Middle School, effective September 26, 2019 2. Catrinna Reed, 7-hour lunchroom worker, W.S. Neal High…
Star Chamber impeachment driven by Trump hatred, not American values
An abusive, unlawful practice of the English courts from the 15th to 17th centuries was so rampant and unfair that protections against it were written into our U.S. Constitution. This hated and feared practice took place in the Star Chamber. The creators of the Star Chamber described it as a tool to stamp out corruption and seek justice for those in English society who were so powerful that no ordinary…
School tax extension vote next Tuesday
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore’s registered voters will decide next Tuesday, November 12, whether a school tax that has been in effect for six decades will be extended for another 20 years. The tax is a 5-mil levy of which the proceeds are earmarked to help pay the salaries, payroll taxes and benefits for several administrative positions at schools within the city, as well as part of the…