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BOE lifts mask requirement
Masks will be optional for students, faculty News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education met in special session Wednesday, October 20, to address the mask requirement and personnel items.Board member Sherry Digmon made the motion to lift the mask requirement in schools as of October 29. At the September 20 meeting, the board voted to extend the requirement until October 29 when the Covid situation in schools would…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Halloween events this weekend
Watch out for kids News Staff Report Three events will take place in Atmore this weekend as the community’s youngsters celebrate Halloween.*The first event is Trick or Treat on the Street, which is sponsored by Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce. It will take place throughout downtown this Friday, October 29, from 4 to 6 p.m.For an updated list of businesses that will be handing out candy to youngsters during the…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
‘Honoring’ Railroad Bill
The Atmore Historical Society was awarded a grant from The William G. Pomeroy Foundation for a Legends & Lore marker highlighting the infamous outlaw Railroad Bill. In comments about the bandit, Russell Brown with the Alger Sullivan Historical Society said the marker was not to celebrate Railroad Bill’s life because he was an outlaw. However, he was part of Atmore’s lore. Shown at the unveiling Thursday, October 21, are, from…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
First bale
It’s always a milestone at Frank Currie Gin when the first cotton comes in and the first bale is ginned. This year, Seth Matheny took the honors with his cotton that was ginned October 12. The company continued its tradition of presenting a $100 check to the farmer who brings in the first bale. Shown at the check presentation Friday, October 22, are, from left, Currie Gin Assistant Manager Jared…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Pot found growing in pot on porch
Rangel News Staff Report An Atmore man remained in the county jail this week after sheriff’s officers found marijuana growing in a pot on the front porch of his Martinville Loop Road home.According to Escambia County Detention Center records, 32-year-old John Michael Rangel is being held under a $100,000 bond on two felony charges, manufacturing a controlled substance and first-degree possession of marijuana.Sheriff’s reports indicate that officers discovered the pot…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago