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Gun on campus, student expelled
The Escambia County Board of Education met in special session Monday, February 12, to consider two items. At the recommendation of Superintendent John Knott, a student was expelled from school for a period of up to one year for violation of the Escambia County School System Weapons-Free school policy. The one calendar year period began from the date of the incident, January 30, 20018, through January 30, 2019. Although the…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Kennedy running for Congress
The following announcement was submitted by the candidate. Editor’s note: While we endeavor to print a candidate’s announcement as written, we take exception to profanity. MOBILE, ALA. – February 7, 2018: Robert Kennedy, Jr., a former Naval Officer and current business professional, is running for the Democratic Nomination to become the U.S. Representative for Alabama’s First Congressional District. He is the first to qualify from the Democratic party, and he is the…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
Obituaries for the week of February 7, 2018
Nathaniel “John” Rothchild Mr. Nathaniel “John” Rothschild, age 85, of Atmore, Ala., (McCullough Community) passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at his residence. He was a native of Monroe County. He lived his early life in Coy, Ala. He was retired from Scott Paper Company (now Kimberly Clark) and he was a Mason. He was a member and Deacon at the Mt. Gillead Baptist Church, Freemanville Community. He was preceded in…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Living history
Local reenactors and history fans converged on Wawbeek Saturday February 3, for the fourth annual Wawbeek Living History sponsored by Marietta Johnson, the 15th Confederate Cavalry Company C and the Sons of Confederate Veterans. According to Andy Akins of the group, “This event represents the Winter Encampment for the 15th Confederate Cavalry. The group participated in period uniform, demonstrated Weapons, Firing, and Drilling Formations from the period. Visitors were encouraged…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
EA falls in state hoops title game
The Escambia Academy basketball squad’s dream of an AISA Class AA state championship ended Monday (February 5) in Montgomery, when top-ranked Macon East won its second straight title with a 67-42 decision over the foul-plagued Cougars. Fouls restricted the aggressiveness of All-Tournament Team selection Neikel Robinson, who fouled out, and MJ Jones, who picked up four infractions before the fourth period began, and the Cougars could never get on track.…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago