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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 board meeting Thursday, December 19. Leave of absence 1. Lottie Cole, school bookkeeper / secretary, W.S. Neal Elementary School, leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act for sixty (60) days, effective January 8, 2019 through October 16, 2019 Resignation 1. Chakema Jackson, reading specialist, Rachel Patterson Elementary School,…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
AFD: Use caution when using space heaters
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Things have been relatively quiet for local firefighters lately. And, despite the boredom of spending their days sitting around the firehouse or in training, the firefighters are glad of the lengthy lull. “We haven’t had a space heater fire this year, not at all, not yet,” said Capt. Daniel Love, Atmore Fire Department’s second in command, as he tapped on a wooden table. “We’ve…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
GECA is ‘Wrapping Up Christmas’ next Sunday
News Staff Report Not into football bowl games? Got cabin fever? Want to do something relaxing? Sunday afternoon, December 29, at 2 p.m., the Greater Escambia Council for the Arts presents “Wrapping Up Christmas,” with musical selections by local community theater actors. Admission is $5 at the door for all seats. No tickets required. You’re also asked to bring a non-perishable food item for Atmore Area Christian Care Ministry. It’s…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago