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RPES Teacher of the Year
Kathy Griffin was named Teacher of the Year at Rachel Patterson Elementary School. Family members joined her at the school for the presentation Friday, December 15. Shown are, from left, Brit Smith, Tracy Nelson, Gerri-Ryann Espey, Connie Hale, Mary Hale, Chick Griffin, Teacher of the Year Kathy Griffin, Kelsey Lassiter, Steven Lassiter, Liam Nelson, Mary Kathrine Salter, and Teresa Land.
by Atmore News access_time4 months ago
Obituaries week of December 27, 2023
Marcia Lynn Oden Mrs. Marcia Lynn Oden, age 59, of Flomaton, Ala., passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born in Raceland, La. Her life was a beacon of warmth and love. Her home was a sanctuary, her arms a refuge, and her heart embodied the verse she lived by: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13). Marcia’s…
by Atmore News access_time5 months ago
Matter settled
Collier takes over after BOE agrees to McClung contract buyout Collier Cindy Jackson, left, and Loumeek White, right, were deep in thought prior to Friday’s meeting. By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer To say Friday, December 15, was a red-letter day for Michele Collier might be putting things mildly. Collier began the day as an assistant superintendent and a doctoral candidate. Before the day ended, she was neither. Collier was…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 months ago
School scores up from last year but reflect a drop from 2019
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer There was plenty of excitement in the Escambia County Board of Education meeting room last Thursday, December 14, when the system’s latest “report card” showed marked improvement for most schools over last year’s scores. Unfortunately, almost all county schools, as well as the system, either remained at or dropped from the scores they received in 2019, when John Knott was superintendent.“I’m proud to announce our…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 months ago
Governor Ivey visits Atmore
Third stop on statewide broadband tour At ACH, from left, Rep. Alan Baker, Sen. Greg Albritton, Gov. Kay Ivey, ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell, ACH Administrator Brad Lowery. Special to Atmore News Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday, December 13, completed the third stop on her broadband tour at Atmore Community Hospital. She discussed the importance of high-speed internet in allowing Alabamians to access telehealth services, while highlighting the progress being made…
by Atmore News access_time5 months ago