Month: March 2022

Slaves flee during a scene from the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad skit By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Escambia County High School’s Black History program held Friday, February 25, was written, choreographed, directed and performed by students.The program started with remarks by Jeremiah McDougle, followed by the ECHS Concert Band performing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” The concert band then performed “Glory” as scenes from Bloody Sunday were shown on a screen.The…

Area students on the youth tour, from left, Caleb Jackson, Milton High School; Drake Driskell, Northview High School; Taylor Baggett, Central High School; Caroline Harp, Jay High School; Hannah Bott, Central High School; Taylor George, Central High School; Julianna Money, Northview High School Special to Atmore News When Northview High School junior Drake Driskell sat on the floor of the Florida Senate for a mock bill debate, appreciation for the…

Speaker Kay Lett By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Kay Lett, J.D., brought a most meaningful message to students at Escambia County Middle School during the Black History program Wednesday, February 23, 2022.Ms. Lett, Campus Director, Coastal Alabama Community College, Monroeville, said she has asked a number of young people what their goals are.“I’ve never had a young person tell me their goal is to become a drug addict or a career…