Category: News

NewsDon Fletcher

After the storm
Local church helping with hurricane relief effort By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Members of an Atmore church’s congregation are joining rescue workers and relief agencies from around the country in providing what help they can to Florida residents who were battered and bloodied when Hurricane Michael — the third-most intense hurricane to make landfall in the U.S. — made landfall in the Panama City area last week. More than…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago
EA, ECHS both headed to playoffs
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer For more than a decade, local high school football fans have had little choice about which of the two local schools to support after the final regular season contest has been played. Escambia County High School supporters could either temporarily switch their allegiance to Escambia Academy’s Cougars, or hang onto hopes that next year would be a better one for the Blue Devils. Things…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago
Obituaries for the week of October 14,2018
Rosalyn Slay Ms. Rosalyn Slay, age 65, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018 in Daphne, Ala. She was a native of Bay Minette, Ala. and has resided in Baldwin County, Ala. most of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin Charles and Ruth Slay, Jr. Ms. Slay is survived by her brother, Charles Edward Slay of Daphne; sister, Martha C. Slay of Daphne; nephew, Mark (Karen)…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Awards for perfect attendance
Escambia County High School students have the opportunity to win a prize IF they have perfect attendance. Each month, students who qualify have their names entered into a drawing with a prize to go to a male and female student. Winners for September are Jazareia Velasquez, left, and Cortez Finklea, right, who were presented with Bluetooth speakers donated by Walmart.
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
ECMS to hold parent visitation day
News Staff Report Escambia County Middle School will host the Annual Statewide Parent Visitation Day Thursday, October 11. Administration and faculty will hold small informative sessions about the school. The agenda is as follows: 9:00-9:15 Welcome and Continental Breakfast 9:15-9:30 A Day At ECMS 9:30-9:45 Bullying Presentation 9:45-10:00 Importance of Attendance 10:00-10:15 What’s New At ECMS 10:15-10:30 Parent Portal Overview 10:30-10:45 Parent Survey 10:45-11:00 Questions/Concerns/Feedback 1:30-6:00 Parent-Conference In addition, the…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago