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BOE approves personnel recommendations
News Staff Report Escambia County Board of Education Superintendent John Knott, set to retire August 31, will continue as a consultant to the board regarding COVID-19 and pandemic-related matters and for health and safety issues related to COVID-19, effective October 1, 2021 through May 31, 2022. The board voted to retain Knott as a consultant at the meeting Thursday, July 22. At that meeting, the board approved the following personnel…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Standing with the Cuban people in their fight for freedom
Congressman Jerry Carl For the past few weeks, the world has watched as thousands of Cuban citizens have taken to the streets to protest a Communist system that has oppressed its citizens for more than 60 years. These sudden demonstrations are not the result of new frustrations, but rather a critical turning point for a people that have had their basic rights and freedoms limited by the Cuban government for…
by Submitted Article access_time3 years ago
Session on Spiritual Disciplines set at FBC
Samford University Ministry Training Institute is offering a session on Spiritual Disciplines, beginning Monday, August 23, and concluding Monday, October 11. Sessions begin at 6 p.m. in the fellowship hall, First Baptist Church, Atmore. The cost is $50. Instructor is the Rev. Kevin Garrett.Register at www.samford.edu/programs/ministry-training-institute.For more information, call 251-368-2181 or email staff@fbcatmore.org or mti@samford.edu.
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Football media day held
Coach Scott Mason and members of the Escambia County High School football team participated in Media Day Monday, July 26, at Flomaton High School. ECHS was one of 15 schools that entertained questions from the media in anticipation of the opening of the 2021 prep football season. Shown are, from left, ECHS players Mike Johnson, Terry Martin, and Jalen Autry, and ECHS head coach Scott Mason.
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago