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RP celebrates i-Ready reading and math teachers
i-Ready MATH Teacher Leaders, from left, Cynthia Scott, Julie Rowland, Ally Brooks-Mallett, Caroline Hughes, Lauren Beasley, Anna Tingle, Jennifer Brewton, Phyllis Moorer, and Jessica Lockett. i-Ready READING Teacher Leaders, from left, Tonya Emmons, Julie Rowland, Ally Brooks-Mallett, Lauren Beasley, and Jessica Lockett. Special to Atmore News Rachel Patterson Elementary School recently celebrated their teachers whose students are leading the way in reading and math on the mid-year i-Ready assessment. The…
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago
RPES’ Peer Helpers lend a hand
Peer Helpers are students who are trained to recognize when their peers may have a problem, listen to fellow students confidentially and assist them with emotional, societal, or academic struggles. Peer Helpers at Rachel Patterson Elementary School are, from left, KaRyah Owens, Tamarian Webb, Saveion Johnson, Quinterio Hunter, Mye Rodriguez, Derrick Brooks, LaRoyia Turner, Serenity Tucker, Lae’lyn Bogan and Ryla Crayton.
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago
Obituaries, week of February 15, 2023
Koby DeWayne Wooten Mr. Koby DeWayne Wooten, age 19, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023in Atmore, Ala. He resided most of life in Atmore. He was employed with Slaughter Construction for several months. He enjoyed fishing, going to the beach, and listening to music. He was always a very well-mannered and respectful young man who enjoyed making people laugh. He loved God, his children, and taking care of his family.  …
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago
Deadly crossing
Local man killed instantly when freight train slams into SUV Rescue personnel await arrival of the county coroner. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A 19-year-old Perdido man was killed instantly when a CSX freight train slammed into his SUV at the Martin Luther King Drive crossing early Sunday evening.The wreck claimed the life of Koby Wooten of Perdido, son of Melissa Wall and Ed Wooten. He is also survived by…
by Don Fletcher access_time1 year ago
‘Historic day’
5 ECHS student athletes accept college, prep school offers The signees, from left, C’Anna Betts, Jumarcus Lee, Kaiden Arnold, Carmelo “C-Dot” Turner, Anthony McCants By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer In what is being called a historic day for the school, five Escambia County High School (ECHS) student athletes formally signed scholarships or grants-in-aid to compete at the collegiate or prep school level.The event took place on National Signing Day (last…
by Don Fletcher access_time1 year ago