Month: May 2020

Don Fletcher

Rural resident charged with murder
Evans By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer An Escambia County man remained in the county jail at midweek, charged with shooting another county resident to death more than a week ago, on the porch of the suspect’s home. Sheriff Heath Jackson reported in a May 17 press release that Rufus Evans III, 55, of a William Cook Road address near Brewton, is charged with one count of simple murder in…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago
PCI, Wind Creek donate to public health, food bank
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Poarch Band of Creek Indians and the tribe’s affiliated hospitality division each made significant donations designed to help offset the effects of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. PCI’s gift, a $500,000 donation, went to Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) to enhance the department’s COVID-19 response capabilities. Gov. Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris agreed that Poarch’s generosity would affect the whole…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Houck seeks council seat
Houck Note: The following announcement was submitted by the candidate. Today I am announcing my intention to become the next City Council member representing the citizens of District 4. I was born in Atmore, grew up around the country and the world. My father was career Army. My family roots run deep in the Atmore/Bratt area, back several generations. I graduated from ECHS in 1969, voted “Most School Spirit” that…
by Submitted Article 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 online board meeting Thursday, May 14. Resignation James Rogers, assistant band director, W.S. Neal Middle School, effective May 22, 2020Molly Barnett, special education teacher, Rachel Patterson Elementary School, effective May 22, 2020 RetirementVickie Stamper, instructional teacher aide, Pollard McCall Junior High School, effective June 1, 2020Jean Searcy, bus driver, Atmore…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago