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Hartley named WOW coordinator of transportation services
Special to the Advance The Wheels of Wellness (WOW) program announced May 14 that Chad Hartley has rejoined the program as coordinator of transportation services. Hartley has served the program for many years, prior to him leaving for a short period of time, to work in the lab at D. W. McMillan Memorial Hospital. During […] The post Hartley named WOW coordinator of transportation services appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Severe storms caused widespread power outages, damage homes in Jay and Santa Rosa County
The tornado-like winds tore, literally, through areas of Jay in the early morning hours on Friday. The homes and cars of local residents were battered by flying objects, or the winds themselves, leaving many waiting for help before they could even begin to clear away the mess. Getting that help wasn't easy. ...
RPES names May 2024 Star Students
Rachel Patterson Elementary School named its May 2024 Star Students recently. Shown in the from row from R to L: John Michael Stokes, Zacharias Pascal, Jodeci Gross, Amina Smith, Catalena Hall, Trevia Ford, Emerlynn Hodges, Kinsley Norwood and Kyrie Martin. Shown in the middle row from R to L: Myna Williams, Karlee Scott, Kimora Washington, […] The post RPES names May 2024 Star Students appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
10-year-old Atmore boy hailed as hero for saving sister from drowning
ATMORE, Ala. (WALA) - A 10-year-old Atmore boy is now a hero credited for saving his little sister’s life. According to the children’s mother, Ayden Lowe saved his 18-month-old sister from drowning Sunday. Ayden’s mom says her son didn’t hesitate. When he saw his sister flipped over in a pool, he rushed in to grab her.
Softball Game Preview: Excel Takes on Winfield
The Excel Panthers are on the road again on Thursday to play the Winfield Pirates. Excel heads in on the heels of a playoff match on Thursday. They took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of Opp. Excel saw three different players step up and record...
Drowning victim recovered Friday
A Castleberry man’s body was recovered from Conecuh River early Friday by divers, according to Escambia County Sheriff Heath Jackson. The victim was identified as Rickey Robinson of Castleberry. Jackson said the 911 call was received in his office Monday afternoon between 4 and 5 p.m. and his staff responded quickly to the report of […] The post Drowning victim recovered Friday appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
APD search warrant yields drugs, firearm; two Atmore men arrested
Two Atmore men were arrested May 3 on drug and firearm charges after the execution of a search warrant at a residence within the city limits, according to officials. According to the Atmore Police Department’s Facebook page, Eric J. Williams, 25, was arrested for drug trafficking of marijuana and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; and […] The post APD search warrant yields drugs, firearm; two Atmore men arrested appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
County BOE to interview CSFO candidates May 30 at FHS
The Escambia County Board of Education will hold interviews for its next chief schools financial officer (CSFO) on May 30 at Flomaton High School. Board Attorney Kirk Garrett said during the board’s regular meeting May 9 that the Alabama Association of School Boards (AASB) had six applicants for the open position, and recommended two finalists […] The post County BOE to interview CSFO candidates May 30 at FHS appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
ECMS fifth, sixth graders learn how, when to call 911
Escambia County Middle School fifth and sixth graders went home Monday with key tips on how and when to call 911. Tom Tschida and Nicole Barnes, communications officers with the Atmore Police Department, presented the program, 911 for Kids, in the school cafeteria to an interested bunch of students. Tschida asked the students why they […] The post ECMS fifth, sixth graders learn how, when to call 911 appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
HES to hold building meeting May 15
Architects will provide building addition updates during a public meeting at Huxford Elementary School next Wed., May 15, at 1 p.m. Principal Leah Fuqua said the architectural firm of PH&J Architects will hold the presentation to highlight the details of the new addition. Fuqua said Escambia County School System Superintendent Dr. Michele Collier, Assistant Superintendent […] The post HES to hold building meeting May 15 appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
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