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ECHS open house Escambia County High School open house was held Friday, August 4. Students were invited to come by, get their schedules, meet their teachers, and talk with the school’s new counselor, Pamela Robinson. Shown are some of the teachers and administrators who were available to meet with students, from left, seated, Stephanie Buitron, Travis Kelley, Travis Stanton; standing, Assistant Principal Greg Brock, Melissa Askew, Darrell Spencer. First day…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Obituaries week of August 16, 2023
Ricky L. Milstead Mr. Ricky L. Milstead, age 62, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, in Pensacola, Fla. He has resided most of his life in McDavid, Fla. He worked in the gas and oil field business for many years. He enjoyed tinkering on different things, going fishing and to the mountains. He enjoyed playing a good game of pool and darts. He was preceded in death by his parents,…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Twin tragedies
Woman hit, killed by car; driver critical after beaten by bar patrons Martin By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A woman who was hit by a car late Saturday night, August 5, while crossing U.S. 31, later succumbed to her injuries, and the driver of the car that hit her remained in critical condition this week with injuries he suffered when he was beaten by a group of angry bar patrons.According…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
Suspect arrested in Brooks Lane murder
Pettaway By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A 19-year-old Mobile man remains in the Escambia County Detention Center (ECDC) without bond this week, charged with the July 25 slaying of an Atmore man.Antonio LeMarcus Pettaway II, who had been sought by authorities since shortly after someone shot 22-year-old Jatyrain Aquamini “Tank” Tolbert to death inside his car, was booked into the county facility last Thursday, August 3, at 4:40 p.m.The jail…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
Chad Prewett promoted to assistant coach at Auburn
Chad Prewett, left, with Coach Bruce Pearl UPDATED TO INCLUDE INTERVIEW WITH CHAD By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Auburn University Head Basketball Coach Bruce Pearl announced last week that director of operations Chad Prewett and recruiting coordinator Mike Burgomaster have been promoted to assistant coaches.According to a posting on Auburn Wire, Prewett and Burgomaster were two of four promotions within the Tigers basketball program. Video coordinator Ian Borders was promoted…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago