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Flomaton woman, 19, killed in Friday crash
A 19-year-old Flomaton woman was killed Friday night, Dec. 22, in a single-vehicle accident that eventually involved three vehicles. According to Florida Highway Patrol reports, Daizee Brooke Angus was driving a 2007 Chevy Impala eastward on Escambia County (Fla.) Road 4A around 8 p.m. when she lost control of the vehicle. The Flomaton woman’s car reportedly ran off the road. She apparently over-corrected in trying to regain control of the…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Obituaries for the week of December 20, 2017
Kattie Mae Barnhill Mrs. Kattie Mae Barnhill, age 72, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017 in Atmore, Ala. She was a resident of Atmore; native of Stanley Crossroads, Ala. and lived most of her life in Davisville, Fla. She was a member of the Gospel Light Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Alice Buckhault; son, Alan Keith Barnhill; brothers, Jesse James Buckhault, Clinton Jim…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Theresa Scott: Lady with a servant’s heart deserves Atmore’s support
By BONNIE BARTEL LATINO Special to Atmore News “No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” ~ Charles Dickens ‘Tis the season when many honor the birth of baby Jesus by helping others. Should anyone be looking for someone local who is a hard worker and deserving of Christmas good will, someone who is more comfortable giving than receiving, please consider my friend, Theresa Scott.…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
ECMS participates in Toys for Tots
Escambia County Middle Peer Helpers sponsored Toys for Tots drive from November 12 to December 13. All homerooms were encouraged to participate. The homeroom with the most donations was rewarded a pizza party sponsored by Pastor Darryl North, Toys for Tots District Coordinator. The winning homeroom was Tyler Parker’s homeroom. News photos by Donna Fitzpatrick
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
BOE approves personnel recommendations
The following personnel changes were approved by the Escambia County Board of Education at the regular meeting Thursday, December 14. Recommendations were made by Superintendent John Knott. Leave of absence 1. Tashan Streety, 6-hour lunchroom worker, W.S. Neal Elementary School, leave of absence, effective January 5, 2018 through March 5, 2018 Resignation 1. Shelley Burgess, 6-hour lunchroom worker, Escambia County Middle School, effective November 30, 2017 2. Alfred Johnson, head…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago