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BOE approves personnel recommendations
News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent John Knott at the online board meeting Thursday, May 14. Resignation James Rogers, assistant band director, W.S. Neal Middle School, effective May 22, 2020Molly Barnett, special education teacher, Rachel Patterson Elementary School, effective May 22, 2020 RetirementVickie Stamper, instructional teacher aide, Pollard McCall Junior High School, effective June 1, 2020Jean Searcy, bus driver, Atmore…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Graduation changes
News Staff Report As guidelines and restrictions have changed, so have plans for the Class of 2020 graduation. Last week, principals of the county’s three public high schools had a plan in place, but that was changed when the Escambia County Board of Education met Thursday, May 14. The new plan, which follows the parameters of Gov. Kay Ivey’s Stay-at-Home Order and is based on guidance from the Alabama State…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Memorial Day service called off
News Staff Report In a typical year, dozens of folks would gather Memorial Day at the Veterans Monument at City Hall and honor those who have passed away in service to their country. This Memorial Day, observed next Monday, May 25, there will be no gathering and no ceremony due to the coronavirus epidemic. Atmore VFW Post 7016 Commander Billy Gates issued the following statement last week: “The VFW has…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Obituaries, week of May 17,2020
Eula Mae (Godwin) Lynn Mrs. Eula Mae (Godwin) Lynn, age 80, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at the home of her daughter in Walnut Hill, Fla. She was born in Perdido, Ala. She joyfully served school children lunch for over twenty years at Bratt Elementary School retiring as the beloved cafeteria manager. She was a faithful member of New Life Fellowship in Walnut Hill. She was also a glorious…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago