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Williams named Teacher of the Year
Special to Atmore News LaQuanda Peavy Williams was named 2019-2020 Elementary Teacher of the Year at John Love Elementary School in Jacksonville, Fla., where she teaches kindergarten. Williams is a 2003 graduate of Escambia County High School and a 2007 graduate of The University of Alabama with a B.A. in Early Childhood Education. She is currently pursuing her M.A. in Educational Leadership. Williams is the daughter of Linda Peavy Brooks,…
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, February 20. Resignation 1. Heather Caraway, elementary teacher, Flomaton Elementary School, effective February 17, 2020 Transfer 1. Cynthia Davis, elementary teacher, Huxford Elementary School, to elementary teacher, Flomaton Elementary School, effective March 2, 2020 (replacing Heather Caraway) Employment 1. Jodie Salazar, 7-hour custodian, Flomaton High School, effective…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Lions honor Van Pelt
Special to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met in the Mayson Auditorium at Atmore Community Hospital on February 19 with 25 members present. Lion President Bub Gideons opened the meeting and Kevin Garrett gave the invocation. Lion Bub led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Membership awards were presented to Stephen Van Pelt for 25 years of Lions membership. Certificates and pins will be presented…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
HIPPY goes to the fire department
HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) held their group meeting with the Atmore Fire Department Friday, February 21. Shown are, from left, firefighter Jesse Boone, Captain Zack Stewart, Kimberly and Kinley Brown, James McIlwain, Lilly Burton, Bryton Steele, Jase Eubanks, Noah Copenhaver, Colby McIlwain, Jameson and Emilee Sanks, Justin and Addilyn Carrisal, Jayce Brown, Anna Marie Bledsoe, Vicki Bishop (HIPPY team leader), Tammie Lassiter, Gabby Douglas and Hattie…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Precious puppy alert
Atmore / PCI Animal Control has seven of the cutest eight-year-old lab / bulldog mix puppies available for adoption. If you are looking to add a new “furever” friend or two to your family, this is the perfect opportunity. These precious siblings are up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a $100 adoption fee, which includes spay / neuter when they are old enough. Please make plans…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago