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Million-dollar bond set for 2
Six arrested by APD, ECSO News Staff Report Numerous details regarding the six people arrested February 22 and 23 during a special detail carried out jointly by officers of the Atmore Police Department and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office were not available by last week’s press deadline. Following is a more detailed look at the suspects: •Joshua Hall, 29, of a Harris Street address in Atmore; charged with trafficking in…
Obituaries for week of March 3, 2019
Gary Jay Green Mr. Gary Jay Green, age 62, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 in Pensacola, Fla. He was a native of Brewton, Ala., raised in Jay, Fla. and had resided in Bratt, Fla. for most of his life. He was a drummer with local groups, such as Drivin Wheel and Dream Catcher. Mr. Green is survived by one brother, Greg (Pam Long) of Bratt; three nephews, Todd Green,…
DKG offers grant-in-aid for future teachers
The Gamma Omega Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is pleased to announce the Annie Ruth Whitten Grant-In-Aid for high school senior girls who have chosen to go into the field of education. The purpose of this organization is to promote professional and personal growth of its members and excellence in education and to lead women educators to impact education nationwide, This grant-in-aid will be at least $150. Interested…
ECMS student places in state event
Akyrah Bradley, an eighth-grader at Escambia County Middle School, recently placed third in a statewide Bicentennial event. The annual State Superintendent’s Visual Arts Exhibits and Bicentennial Celebration is being held February and March 2019. Students at ECMS were given an opportunity to participate in the Alabama Bicentennial Art Contest. Akyrah won third place in the Secondary Division of the Alabama Bicentennial Art Contest. Akyrah attended a luncheon and awards ceremony,…