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Feeding the children
In partnership with Feeding the Gulf Coast, Grace Fellowship is distributing meals Monday, Wednesday and Friday, beginning at 11 a.m., for children 18 and younger. The child must be in the vehicle to receive meals, which include breakfast and lunch. Grace Fellowship is located at 1412 E. Nashville Avenue. Shown are Grace volunteers Monday, April 13, at the drive through.
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
BOE adopts emergency resolution
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher The Escambia County Board of Education met via video conference Monday, April 13, to approve a resolution suspending board policy due to the coronavirus pandemic. Schools are closed for the remainder of the school year. According to the resolution, the Escambia County Board of Education suspends any board policy or provision, identified by the Superintendent or his or her designee, as needed to implement written…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
Honoring the Unique Class of 2020
This graduating class is like none other in history. The coronavirus has robbed them of some of the best memories of their lives. Next month, we’re publishing a special section that will become a keepsake for the Class of 2020. We’ll include senior portraits from Escambia Academy, Escambia County High School, J.U. Blacksher High School, Northview High School, and seniors in the Homeschool community. In addition, we’ll feature Valedictorians, and…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Some wind damage
Otherwise, storm passes quietly through Strong winds toppled a tree onto this Atmore home Sunday afternoon. By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Stiff winds that reportedly reached gale force Sunday evening (April 12) felled cable and power lines, ripped limbs from trees and sent one giant oak crashing through the roof of an Atmore home. But as has been the case for more than a year, the violent weather system…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago