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News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent John Knott at the board meeting June 28. Leave of absence 1. Lashelby James, 6-hour lunchroom worker, Flomaton High School, leave of absence, effective October 16, 2020 through May 20, 2021 2. Kathryn Griffin, elementary teacher, Rachel Patterson Elementary School, leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act, effective February 22, 2021 through…

Special to Atmore News The latest update from Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) shows that one additional inmate and two staff members, including one at Fountain Correctional Facility, have tested positive for COVID-19 as of June 25.The inmate is housed at Donaldson Correctional Facility in Bessemer.All existing quarantine protocols held in-place or newly implemented as recommended by the ADOC’s contracted State Medical Director are being maintained at each facility where…

Bro. Davis, left, presents a plaque to Christopher Cravey Bro. Davis, left, presents a plaque to Garth Branch, center, who was assisted by Earl Bodiford at right. Bro. Davis, left, presents Robert Pitman’s plaque to Wanda Pitman and Robbie Pitman By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher The annual patriotic program at Atmore First Assembly of God was held Sunday, June 27. Sara Davis rewrote the program which, as Pastor Don Davis said,…

Every year, the Atmore Public Library staff brings unique activities to the summer reading program held each Friday in June. To wrap up this year’s program, Wink Dananberg came to the library June 25 to demonstrate juggling and to teach a few audience participants to juggle. Well, at least to learn the basics. Shown, Wink works with Jenna Kennell on her juggling skills.