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Alto, Chamber donate to ECHS
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce delivered cup holders to Escambia County High School Wednesday, August 19. The holders, one for each water fountain in the school, were purchased by Alto Products. Shown at the presentation are, from left, Chamber interim director Anna Norton, ECHS principal Amy Cabaniss, and Chamber president Emilee Waters.
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
BOE approves personnel recommendations
News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education met twice last week, once in regular session Tuesday, August 18, and in a called session Friday, August 21, with only one agenda item in the latter meeting. The following personnel recommendations by Superintendent John Knott were approved by the board. Tuesday, August 18 Leave of absence 1. Sabrina Dailey, 6-hour lunchroom worker, Rachel Patterson Elementary School, effective August 7, 2020…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
DYW, alternates named
Blackmon Mallory Jones News Staff Report The Distinguished Young Women of Escambia County hosted a “watch party” Saturday, August 22, to showcase the Class of 2021 and name the Distinguished Young Woman of 2021 and two alternates. The 2021 DYW of Escambia County is Olivia Blackmon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jayson Nichols Blackmon. Olivia attends T.R. Miller High School. The 1st Alternate is Hannah Mallory, daughter of Peter Jackson…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
At the polls
Voting places looked different this year as residents went to the polls for the municipal election Tuesday, August 25. In the day of coronavirus, precautions were taken. Hand sanitizer was available at entrances as were masks if voters did not have their own. Poll workers wore masks and face shields and worked from behind a partition. Shown are workers at city hall auditorium.
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago