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Taking a vaccine seriously
Bradley Bryne U.S. Congressman Since COVID-19 started to bear down on the U.S. in March we have been told that the ultimate solution would be an effective vaccine providing immunity to the vast majority who receive it. But, in almost the same breath we were told anti-viral vaccines take years to be developed and tested to show their safety and effectiveness. Indeed, the fastest a vaccine has ever been developed…
Area man, woman freed on parole
Collins Harwell By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Two state inmates with area ties — Frank Collins Jr. of Atmore and Kimberly Renee Harwell of nearby Century, Fla. — were each granted parole during hearings held recently by the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. Collins, who could have been required to remain in state custody until at least October 15, 2034 had the board not granted him clemency, was…
COVID-19 update
30 new cases confirmed, 2 more deaths, since Friday News Staff Report Statewide Total confirmed cases: 186,437 Total deaths: 2,892 Escambia Co. Total confirmed cases: 1,749 Total deaths: 31 Atmore Nursing Center Total cases, Residents: 38 Total cases, Staff: 23 Covid-19 deaths: 7 West Gate Village Total cases, Residents: 68 Total cases, Staff: 42 Covid-19 deaths: 8 Atmore Community Hospital Total samples collected: 2,897 Total confirmed cases: 597 D.W. McMillan…
BOE approves personnel recommendations
News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent John Knott at a special board meeting October 7, via video conference. Resignation Laura Leigh Rambach, principal, W.S. Neal Middle School, effective October 31 , 2020Lia Zeiger, counselor, Escambia Career Readiness Center, effective October 16, 2020 EmploymentBrenda Gipson, elementary teacher, Escambia County Middle School, effective September 28, 2020 (replacing Leigh Ann Rowland)Shritha Johnson King,…