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I’m off on Christmas
How about you? You off work on Christmas Day? In the newspaper business, with a Tuesday deadline, a Monday holiday is almost unheard of. In fact, we miss out on most of those Monday holidays throughout the year. But it’s Christmas next week, and, well, you just don’t work on Christmas Day. Or do you? Next Monday, as we celebrate Christmas, men and women in Atmore (and around the country)…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
BOE approves personnel recommendations
The following personnel changes were approved by the Escambia County Board of Education at the regular meeting Thursday, December 14. Recommendations were made by Superintendent John Knott. Leave of absence 1. Tashan Streety, 6-hour lunchroom worker, W.S. Neal Elementary School, leave of absence, effective January 5, 2018 through March 5, 2018 Resignation 1. Shelley Burgess, 6-hour lunchroom worker, Escambia County Middle School, effective November 30, 2017 2. Alfred Johnson, head…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers Well, folks, we have had a more exciting and fun filled political year than we expected. Usually, most of the fun is reserved for even numbered years when presidential or gubernatorial elections are held. However, it’s been a good ride. Obviously, the Special Election for the remaining three years of Jeff Sessions’ senate term monopolized the year. Although you will have to remember, that election was preceded…
by Submitted Article access_time6 years ago
Sex offender moves, fails to notify authorities
Jamey Lavon Mothershed, 38, a registered sex offender who was supposed to be living in Escambia County, was arrested November 29 by Escambia County Sheriff’s Office personnel after it was discovered that he had moved from the county without filing proper notification. According to sheriff’s reports, Mothershed was convicted in Florida in 2001 of lewd and lascivious battery on a victim older than 12 but younger than 16. The suspect…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Brewton man arrested for sex abuse, drugs
A 57-year-old Brewton man remained in the Escambia County Detention Center this week after several charges were lodged against him involving sexual abuse of a child, then two drug-related charges were tacked on during his arrest. According to a press release issued last week by Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Mike Lambert, warrants were issued for the arrest of George Newton Pettis of a Janice Lane address after a…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago