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BOE approves personnel recommendations
Todd Williamson, left, was named principal at W.S. Neal High School. Randall Jackson, center, has been assistant principal at Escambia County High School and is now principal at Pollard McCall Junior High School. At right is Superintendent John Knott. News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent John Knott at a special board meeting Tuesday, July 13. Resignation 1. Shirley Prescod, special…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
The search for a new superintendent
News Staff Report In May, the Escambia County Board of Education voted to enter into an agreement with Alabama Association of School Boards (AASB) to provide services in support of the search for a new superintendent. Current superintendent John Knott announced his retirement in April to be effective July 31; however, the date was later changed to August 31 to allow AASB ample time to conduct the search and the…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
White urges public to get involved
Superintendent interviews set for next week White News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education is in the process of hiring a new superintendent. Current superintendent John Knott retires August 31.The board contracted with the Alabama Association of School Boards to assist in the search, and AASB has submitted six candidates’ names and credentials for consideration (The search for a new superintendent https://atmorenews.com/2021/07/21/the-search-for-a-new-superintendent/).Interviews with the candidates have been scheduled…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Obituaries, week of July 21, 2021
Franklin Phillips Mr. Franklin Phillips, age 73, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 in Biloxi, Miss. He was a resident of Little River, Ala., but traveled around the world with his military career. He was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict serving two tours as a Sp5 (T) helicopter mechanic.He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Charles Andrew “Drew” Phillips and Mrs. Maggie Roberts Phillips; four brothers, Charles…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Langford honored at UB
United Bank hosted a retirement celebration for Lana Langford Thursday, July 8. Dozens upon dozens of friends and co-workers came by to wish Lana well. She worked with UB 35 years. Shown at the celebration are Lana, seated, and her family, from left, Nina (sister), Jimmy (brother), Karen (sister), Colton Langford (dad), and David (brother).
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago