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BOE approves personnel recommendations
News Staff Report The following personnel recommendations by Escambia County Superintendent of Education John Knott were approved by the board of education Tuesday, October 30. Resignation 1. Sarah Hicks, 7-hour custodian, Escambia County Middle School, effective October 26, 2018 2. Eva Evans, elementary teacher, Escambia County Middle School, effective October 31, 2018 Employment 1. Schemedia Johnson, 7-hour custodian, Escambia County Middle School, effective November 1, 2018 (replacing Sarah Hicks) 2.…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
D.A.R.E. program at ECMS
  Special to Atmore News Fifth-grade students at Escambia County Middle School completed their D.A.R.E. course, taught by Escambia County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeff Weaver. This program teaches students responsibility and how to assess most any given situation, explore various courses of action, then ultimately choose the most appropriate. Students learn a variety of ways to resolve situations constructively and how to make constructive choices. Cleo Bolar and Alexandria Brown won…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Chiefs advance in playoffs
But with a heavy heart for one of their own By LEXXI BAGGETT News Sports Writer With a 40-14 victory, the Northview Chiefs dominated Graceville Friday night on the Chiefs’ home field in the first round of the playoffs. Stands were full, and spirits were high as the Chiefs made it their fifth-game winning streak. The victory is bittersweet, however, when one of their own is now suffering from a…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Cougars face Generals for state title again
By PAOLO GORME News Sports Writer Two numbers from Pat McGhee were the magic numbers for the Escambia Academy Cougars against Edgewood: 397 and 6. In 48 minutes of regulation time during the AISA Class AA semifinals Friday, Nov. 9, Pat McGhee went on an absolute tear and ran for 397 yards rushing and scored all 6 touchdowns for EA. McGhee’s performance along with the entire team’s efforts propelled the…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Music on Main is Thursday night
  News Staff Report Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce will present the return of Music on Main, an after-hours event that features music and extended hours for shopping. The popular event will take place this Thursday, November 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. “Music will be sprinkled inside throughout the downtown businesses,” Chamber Executive Director Emily Wilson said. “We’re really excited about this change to the formatting. We believe it…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago