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Blacksher loses to Leroy
By KATIE WIGGINS News Sports Writer The J.U. Blacksher Bulldogs went on the road to play the Leroy Bears for their last away game of the regular season. The Bulldogs lost the area game 48-8. The offensive captains were senior Cooper Dean, and freshman KD Rabb. The defensive captain was senior Taylor Graham. J.U. Blacksher struggled in the first half, failing to score, while Leroy scored 48 points before halftime.…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Programs planned to honor veterans
Veterans Day is Saturday, November 11. The following special programs have been planned to honor veterans. Ernest Ward Middle School Ernest Ward Middle School invites all veterans to their Veterans Day Program on Tuesday, November 7, at 9:15 a.m., in the gym. The school’s band and chorus will perform patriotic music and a special dramatic presentation will be performed by the drama class. The guest speaker this year is Master…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
BOE approves personnel recommendations
The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent John Knott at the regular meeting Thursday, October 26. Resignation 1. Priscilla Ellington, receptionist / clerk, Brewton Central Office, effective October 18, 2017 2. Rachel Morton, P.E. instructional aide, Flomaton Elementary School, effective September 22, 2017 3. Richard Robinson, bus driver, Brewton Bus Shop, effective October 10, 2017 Retirement 1. Joanne Mack, bus driver, Atmore Bus Shop,…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Poppy Month proclaimed
The following proclamation was read into the record by Mayor Jim Staff during the Atmore City Council’s October 23 meeting. Poppy Month October 1 – November 11, 2017 WHEREAS, America is the land of freedom, preserved and protected willingly and freely by citizen soldiers, and; WHEREAS, millions who have answered the call to arms have died on the field of battle and are still dying, and; WHEREAS, the red poppy…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago