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Alondrea Bayne’s poem to be published
Special to Atmore News The students at Escambia County Middle School were given the opportunity to participate in the 2019-2020 National Scholar Society’s Poetry Contest. Alondrea Bayne’s poem, “Feeling”, has been selected to be published in the National Scholar Society’s prestigious annual student anthology, Award-Winning Young Writers of America 2019-2020. Alondrea is in the fifth grade at ECMS. Her English Language Arts teacher is Karie Richburg. Aondrea’s poem follows. Feeling…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Tips to avoid rip-offs during the holidays
Special to Atmore News The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is here. “What dish should I bring to office Christmas party, what can I get my mother-in-law, and will the weather affect my travel plans” are questions many of us will have this holiday season. Before the holiday rush consumes you, the Alabama Securities Commission (ASC) would like to pass along a list of suggestions to help safeguard…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
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_time6 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_time6 years ago