August 2020 - Page 7 of 15

Atmore News

Cougars welcome seasoned coach to staff

By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter It has been a little over a decade since Willie James White Jr. last stepped onto a football field or basketball court. But he’s no stranger to either. The veteran coach has now returned to his roots, coming out of retirement to once again offer his knowledge and experience to the Escambia Academy athletic program. White is this year’s new head basketball coach and is…

Moving the caboose

The train caboose that has sat at Rachel Patterson Elementary School for years was moved to Heritage Park Friday, August 7. Bill Williams was in charge of the move. The caboose will be located behind the Peavy-Webb building.

Checking temps

At Rachel Patterson Elementary School’s first day of class, Friday, August 7, nurse Sara Smith, at right, checks the temperature of a student arriving at the school. (Children under 6 are not required to wear a mask.) RP principal Toya McMillian is shown in the center.

Raising the flags at ECHS

Escambia County High School principal Amy Cabaniss, at right (wearing a face shield), and assistant principal Kevin Everette, left, are shown raising the Alabama flag on the first day of school Friday, August 7. Cabaniss said the American flag and the Alabama flag will fly every day on campus.

Wearing a mask: Show that you care

By JUSTIN MILLER Special to Atmore News The idea of wearing a mask has been a somewhat controversial issue. Some Americans question the effectiveness that wearing a mask has on the prevention of spreading or contracting COVID-19. For Alabamians, Governor Kay Ivey recently extended the Alabama mask mandate until at least August 31. Professionals from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Auburn University discuss the science behind wearing a mask…

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