Year: 2024

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The border crisis
Congressman Jerry Carl Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the privilege to meet with small business owners, farmers, educators, and families across South Alabama. Time and time again their number one concern is the chaos down at our Southern Border.I proudly supported the passage of the strongest border security bill that has ever passed Congress. H.R. 2, The Secure the Border Act of 2023, restarts construction of the border…
by Submitted Article access_time8 months ago
RPES honors ‘difference makers’
From left, Jessica Lockett, LaRoyia Turner, and Bishop Catadro North News Staff Report During the Black History program at Rachel Patterson Elementary School Wednesday, Feb. 28, students and faculty not only celebrated heritage, they also recognized three “difference makers” within their school community and celebrated their contributions and positive impact they make in the lives of others.Principal Toya McMillian announced the catalysts for change – RPES teacher Jessica Lockett, student…
by Atmore News access_time8 months ago
RPES celebrates Black history
Students display pictures of prominent Black Americans News staff report Rachel Patterson Elementary School students celebrated Black History Month Wednesday, Feb. 28.The program was as follows:Directress of Order – LaTia WrightPledge of Allegiance – led by C’Moria Crenshaw and Anastasia TaylorWelcome – Ryla Crayton and Taheri PeoplesSong – This Little Light of MineRecital “Who Am I” – Second Grade StudentsSong “I’m Grateful”Poem – “Hey Black Child” – First Grade StudentsSong…
by Atmore News access_time8 months ago
‘From generation to generation’
From left, Principal Forrest Jones, Mary Figgers as Harriet Tubman, speaker Harold Dailey By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher The theme for the Escambia County Middle School Black history program was “From Generation to Generation.” The theme was carried out as students noted outstanding Black citizens from 1700 through 2000.The speaker for the program was Harold Dailey, retired educator who has never really retired. He continues to volunteer in the system when…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 months ago