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Video system installed in public schools
By RANDY TATANOSpecial to Atmore News For students in Escambia County schools, the morning announcements just got a lot more interesting.That’s because each school now has its own “news anchors” to handle the task.Every county school recently installed StreamVuEd, a video-on-demand system that allows recording and playback of everything from morning announcements to school activities and classes. Recordings can then be played back in each classroom at a time convenient…
by Submitted Article access_time4 years ago
2022 appropriations bill is a win for South Alabama and America
Congressman Jerry Carl Several times in the past few months, I’ve written about the House of Representatives keeps failing to do its basic duties because Democrats have backwards priorities. One of our most important duties is passing an appropriations bill each fiscal year to keep the federal government funded and running. This is important for so many reasons, including keeping our nation safe and secure from threats across the globe.Over…
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ECHS continues to struggle on the diamond
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Escambia County High School baseball team continues to look for success on the diamond after suffering a painful 13-1 loss last Thursday (March 10) to Pleasant Home.ECHS was unable to contain Pleasant Home’s high-powered offense as the opposing team gained 1 run in the first-inning and racked up 5 more in the second. During the third inning, ECHS gave up 3 more runs and 2…
by Josh Frye access_time4 years ago
Williams named ACCC Player of the Year
Lue Williams with Sun Chiefs head coach Robby Robinson By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter Former Escambia County High School standout basketball player Lue Williams was recently named to the ACCC (Alabama Community College Conference) Men’s All-Region 22 team and gained the high honor of being named as the ACCC Player of the Year.This season, Williams averaged 18.4 points per game this season and gained 441 total points. In addition, Williams stole…
by Josh Frye access_time4 years ago
RP STEM / Robotics Team
Rachel Patterson Elementary School has a number of students on the 2021-2022 STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) / Robotics Team. Shown are, from left, seated, J´Ceon Gable, Jhele Poindexter, Kambrie Hudson, Trodarrious McWilliams, Montez Riley, Jah´Liyah Dawson; kneeling, Arlaysia Pete, Brayleigh Staples, Khamyria Finklea, Lae´lyn Bogan, Sylar Fularz, LaRoyia Turner, Kayveon Johnson; standing, Mrs. Bibeau (STEM / Robotics coach), Paisley Macks, Don Taylor Jr., Paxton Young, Isaiah Lewis, Tymiyah…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago