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AHSAA reclassification
ECHS, JUB stay put as regions undergo shake-ups By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Escambia County High and J.U. Blacksher will not change fall sports classifications following the December 17 release of the biennial AHSAA reclassification report. Reclassification for the 2020-2022 school years is based on the attendance of students in grades 9-11 for the 20 days after Labor Day. Some schools were reclassified because of the AHSAA’s competitive balance rule,…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
Tips to avoid rip-offs during the holidays
Special to Atmore News The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is here. “What dish should I bring to office Christmas party, what can I get my mother-in-law, and will the weather affect my travel plans” are questions many of us will have this holiday season. Before the holiday rush consumes you, the Alabama Securities Commission (ASC) would like to pass along a list of suggestions to help safeguard…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
BOE approves personnel recommendations
News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent John Knott at the board meeting Thursday, December 19. Leave of absence 1. Lottie Cole, school bookkeeper / secretary, W.S. Neal Elementary School, leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act for sixty (60) days, effective January 8, 2019 through October 16, 2019 Resignation 1. Chakema Jackson, reading specialist, Rachel Patterson Elementary School,…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
AFD: Use caution when using space heaters
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Things have been relatively quiet for local firefighters lately. And, despite the boredom of spending their days sitting around the firehouse or in training, the firefighters are glad of the lengthy lull. “We haven’t had a space heater fire this year, not at all, not yet,” said Capt. Daniel Love, Atmore Fire Department’s second in command, as he tapped on a wooden table. “We’ve…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago