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PCI election is Saturday – 3 vie for chairman’s seat
The Poarch Creek Tribal Council election will be held this Saturday, June 3, with three seats on the ballot – Tribal Chairman and two At-Large positions. Incumbents are Stephanie Bryan, Tribal Chair; Arthur Mothershed, At-Large; Garvis Sells, At-Large. Bryan is being challenged by Anthony Peebles and Eddie Leon Tullis for the Tribe’s top position. Fourteen candidates are vying for the At-Large position: Randy Adams, Clayton Coon, Rodney L. Exum, Ed…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Vehicle ditched
This Chrysler Sebring was apparently ditched by its driver after it landed upside-down in a 10-foot ditch off Woods Road around 11 a.m., Tuesday. According to an Atmore Fire Department spokesman, AFD personnel arrived at the scene, about a half-mile off Jack Springs Road, where a Poarch Fire Department unit had already arrived and verified that no one was inside the vehicle. Alabama State Troopers are investigating the crash, but…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Rachel Patterson Elementary School honor roll – Fourth nine-week grading period
Mrs. Tucker All S: Kazion Bartholomew, Khloe Brown, Keaton Bush, Tunyannia Cooper, Alexa Hardy, Glenn Salter, Tykeria Wiggins, Kendrick Williams Mrs. Harris All S: Zoe Brown, Terry Hardy, Jaliya Hazley, Cameron Henderson, Camron Lucas, Kniyah Reynolds, Kingson Wang, Kendall Watkins Mrs. Beasley All S: Braylen America, Lawerence Arnold, Tristian Brown, Khalani Cooper, Zerean Dafney, Cameron Gamble, Kamarion Kelly, Jabryan Ramer, Kayden Riley, Zamariea Robinson, Shiloh Thomas, Mayliah Wilson Mrs. Brewton…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
School year wraps up at ECMS
Escambia County Middle School wrapped up the year with the eighth-grade Honors Day program on the last day of school Thursday, May 25. While numerous awards were presented, two of the top awards went to one student – Breanna McGowan. She received the Leadership Award and the Highest GPA Award. The end of school was bitter-sweet for Principal Debbie Bolden who is finishing her first year at the school. Following…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
Reid State graduation held
Reid State Technical College held its 2017 Commencement on May 12, 2017 at 6 p.m. in the Wiley Salter Auditorium.  David Walters, Alabama Community College System Adult Education Director, was the guest speaker. Graduates from Escambia County are shown, from left, Tara Jones, Polly Suggs, Erica Smith, Tiffany Roberson, Kelly Johnson, Breanna Lee, Mable Thomas and Jasmine Craft.
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago