J.E. Hobbs Elementary School

Camden elementary school catches fire AGAIN!

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A fire investigation is underway in Camden — following a fire Thursday morning — at J.E. Hobbs Elementary School. Fire Chief Warren Bailey says fire and smoke damaged two offices at the school. He says fire fighters were able to put out the fire in minutes after a quick response — and prevent it spreading….

J. E. Hobbs Students Return After School Fire

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Camden elementary school students whose classrooms were destroyed by fire went back to school Wednesday morning for the first time since the fire. “We are back. I told everyone, This is like a new start for us. And we take lemons and we make lemonade with it.” Principal Vernita Laister says students have had to…

COVID Cases at Camden Elementary School Sparks Concern

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A group of parents in Wilcox County is raising concerns about the safety at a Camden elementary school due to COVID-19. J. E. Hobbs Elementary School in Camden was shut down for two days last week — due to positive COVID cases. The school was cleaned and sanitized — but some parents remain concerned —…