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COVID: County positive rate falling
Even with new variants being seen across the country, the number of positive COVID-19 cases is declining in Escambia County. Danny Cottrell, a local pharmacist, ...
Lisa Tindell, Author at The Atmore Advance
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Escambia BOE extends mask mandate for students
The Escambia County Board of Education extended the mandate that masks be worn on school campuses across the county. Board President Cindy Jackson said the ...
by Lisa Tindell, Wednesday, September 22, 2021 11:55 am
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County approves subsidy with DYS
The Escambia County Commission approved a long-term detention subsidy agreement with the Department of Youth Service during its regular meeting on Monday. A grant agreement ...
by Lisa Tindell, Thursday, September 16, 2021 9:55 am
Atmore
Digmon selected to fill Nolin’s seat on ECSS board
In a special called meeting of the Escambia County Board of Education on Tuesday, an Atmore resident was tapped to fill the remaining term of ...
by Lisa Tindell, Wednesday, September 8, 2021 11:41 am
Atmore
County ICU beds at or near capacity
Reports are floating around the state that most, if not all, ICU beds at hospitals in Alabama are full. According to Jason Daniel, director of ...
by Lisa Tindell, Wednesday, August 18, 2021 12:04 pm
Atmore
ECSS: No school closings ahead of TS Fred
The Escambia County School System released a statement Sunday afternoon concerning the impending weather expected from Tropical Storm Fred. As of release time just before ...
by Lisa Tindell, Sunday, August 15, 2021 6:00 pm
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ECSS accepts McClung contract to be superintendent
The Escambia County Board of Education accepted the signed contract today from Michele McClung to take the position as the system’s next superintendent of education ...
by Lisa Tindell, Thursday, August 12, 2021 5:36 pm
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Mask mandates in place for ECSS schools
The Escambia County School Board met in special session Thursday afternoon to discuss the plans implementing a mask mandate for all Escambia County Schools. Superintendent ...
by Lisa Tindell, Thursday, August 12, 2021 5:33 pm
Atmore
County OKs agreement with PCI
The Escambia County Commission met Monday and approved a memorandum of Understanding with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in anticipation of resurfacing some roads ...
by Lisa Tindell, Thursday, August 12, 2021 9:20 am
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Knott: We are keeping eye on school conditions
As Escambia County students return to school on a staggered-start this week, special attention is being given to keeping students safe and healthy. John Knott, ...