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Friday, March 11, was a special day for HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters). Children and parents visited Turtle Point Science Center in Flomaton. The children had the chance to hold or pet turtles, lizards and snakes. Shown are, from left, Hattie Curry, home instructor; Preston McNeil; Ziva, James and Colby McIlwain; Zion Harrison; Turtle Point Director Sierra Stiles; Trey Havranek; Easton Allen; Kyle Silcox; Shelby Shaw; Jessa…

By RANDY TATANOSpecial to Atmore News Being the second best boys basketball team in Alabama is still something to brag about.While the Escambia High Blue Devils didn’t win the final game of the season, the players can hold their heads high knowing they made it to the state championship for the first time in the school’s history.Principal Amy Cabaniss is incredibly proud of the team and said their season has…

Special to Atmore News The State of Alabama is offering grants up to $10,320 for volunteer fire departments that meet eligibility requirements. Total approved disbursements will be awarded to eligible applicants. The Alabama Volunteer Fire Department Grants are to support volunteer fire departments that have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The application process for this grant program is being administered by the Alabama Department of Finance. The application…