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News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education took a major leap Monday night (March 11) in its search for someone to step in and watch over the school system’s finances. BOE members conducted lengthy public interviews of Charles Bass of Deatsville, Ala., and Kristal Waldrop of Brewton, who were two of four individuals who applied to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former Chief Schools Financial…

The school lot is completely cleared. The historic marker remains on the right of way. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer During a workshop that immediately preceded a March 7 special called meeting, five members of Escambia County’s school board heard updates on 17 different projects that are in various stages of development. Some have been completed or are nearing completion, one or two are just getting under way, and a…

Rachel Patterson’s first class of inductees display their sashes and certificates after the ceremony. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Thirteen Rachel Patterson Elementary School 4th-graders became the school’s first students to join RPES’s new chapter of National Elementary Honor Society.The school’s cafeteria was filled with third-grade students, teachers, community business leaders, preachers and more who stood as a processional of students — Addilyn Armentor, Lae’lyn Bogan, Ahnara Brown and Jah’Liyah…

News Staff Report The annual Chamber of Commerce Gala was held Friday, March 1. Outstanding service and achievement were recognized as the following people and businesses were honored:Citizen of the Year – Lillie JohnsonLifetime Achievement Award – Eddie TullisBusiness of the Year – Creek Clean, Freddy Alvizo and Tori RodriguezLifetime Business Award – Shirley Darby Lillie Johnson Eddie Tullis Freddy Alvizo and Tori Rodriguez Shirley Darby Photos courtesy of Clay…

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An ordinance establishing the City of Atmore Arts and Entertainment District, given a first reading by the city council on December 11 and council approval on January 8, is now part of the city code. But there are still logistics to be worked out before the district is in full swing.According to the ordinance (which appears in its entirety, along with a map of the…