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BOE approves 33 personnel actions News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education approved 33 personnel actions during their May 23 meeting, including acceptance of a key Central Office person’s resignation and the transfer of Rachel Patterson Elementary School’s (RPES) principal and five kindergarten teachers. Kike Pettaway, formerly principal at Escambia County High School (ECHS) and most recently Mental Health Coordinator for the county system, resigned her post in…

News Staff Report Businesses in Atmore’s newly created Arts & Entertainment (A&E) District will provide a test of the city ordinance that created the district when they conduct a “Grand Opening” this Saturday, the first event held in the geographic area.Shops in the A&E District, as well as some other downtown businesses, will open at 10 a.m. and remain open until 2 p.m., according to a flyer distributed by officials…

Billy Gates, Lloyd Albritton, Chaplain Keith Bernarducci, Al Sosa By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Although homage was paid to those who have fought and died in the nation’s military conflicts, Atmore’s Memorial Day observance was a little different this year.The event was held Monday (May 27) inside Atmore City Hall Auditorium, a move that was necessitated by a storm-filled weather forecast and one that effectively altered the schedule of activities…

Police to charge one combatant in Tractor Supply knife fight By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Although they haven’t released the name of the individual, Atmore police announced last week that one person will be charged with felony assault in connection with the April 23 knife fight at Tractor Supply.Both combatants have undergone several surgical procedures but reportedly are on the road to recovery. The two, both blood-covered and critically wounded,…