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The reality about failing schools
By Larry Lee The State Department of Education just released the latest “failing schools” list; an annual ranking is required by the infamous Alabama Accountability Act. The legislature decreed that the bottom six percent of all public schools are “failing” and should be identified annually. So lists were distributed in June 2013 and January 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. This always causes an outcry from educators – they think some schools that…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
What a beautiful morning – I think I’ll go kill something
By Harvey H. (“Hardy”) Jackson Driving through the heart of Alabama recently I saw more than a few big pickups with dog crates in the beds. Hunting season. I don’t hunt. At least not any more. I used to hunt, but I never worked to become good at it. I’m sorta like the old preacher who was such a poor shot that he quit hunting. For him it was a…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
3 shot, home invaded – ECSO investigating 2 incidents
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office investigators are looking into two out-of-the-ordinary incidents that happened on the fringes of Atmore over the weekend, one a triple shooting and the other a home invasion. Three local men were shot, allegedly by two unknown males who tried to rob them, and another local man claimed that three people, including a child, forced their way into his home, assaulted him and left him bound and…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago
Reward offered in theft
Officials of Johnson Ford have offered a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the person or persons who stole an expensive set of wheels and tires off a muscle car that was among the dealership’s inventory. Ben Odom, sales manager for the local auto dealer, said thieves removed the wheels and tires from a 2017 Shelby GT 350 Mustang at some time between midnight Saturday and…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago
ECHS coach resigns
Royce Young’s tenure as head coach and athletic director at Escambia County High School effectively ended last week, when a vacancy in the position was posted on the county school board’s website. The school system posting did not indicate whether Young resigned his position or if School Superintendent John Knott had recommended that he not be rehired, but the outgoing coach said Friday morning that it was a combination of…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago