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Threat to ECMS
Juveniles arrested for posting intent to harm By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Two juveniles were taken into custody last week in connection with threats posted on a social media outlet against several Escambia County Middle School students and an ECMS administrator. One of the juveniles was arrested February 27, the other surrendered to sheriff’s officers the next day. Alabama law does not allow for publication of the names of…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
The Monroeville Literary Festival set for March
Special to Atmore News   Are you an avid reader? Have you tried writing your own great American classic? Mark your calendars for the Monroeville Literary Festival, March 5-7. The Monroeville Literary Festival is a new vision of the 22-year Alabama Writers Symposium, a project of Coastal Alabama Community College. Guests can expect the same high quality of writers alongside more of the hospitality that makes Monroeville one of the…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Arrests made, but no evidence shots fired in Canoe incident
Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks confirmed Friday afternoon (Feb. 28) that APD investigators are still looking into an incident that started with reports of a shooting around 1 p.m. today in the Canoe community. Unconfirmed reports are that two APD officers were dispatched around 1 p.m. to a “shots fired” call at a mobile home park near the intersection of Canoe Road and U.S. 31. But, according to published reports,…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
Meet Jewel
Beautiful Jewel is a two-year-old female hound mix who is looking for her “furever” home. She is the sweetest, most loving and well-mannered girl who is already house trained! She loves to give out kisses and also enjoys lazy days with cuddling time. Jewel is up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a $100 adoption fee, which includes spay. If you are looking to add a sweet,…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
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