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Learning about Johnny Appleseed
Special to Atmore News In celebration of Johnny Appleseed’s birthday, Perdido Elementary School pre-k, kindergarten, and first grade students read Johnny Appleseed books and other apple books, charted facts they learned about him, and completed fun activities. Each grade had an apple-taste testing experiment using red, yellow, and green apples and made graphs to show their favorites. They then discussed and charted the properties of apples such as the color,…
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Fighting for those who fight for us
When we go to bed at night, whether we think about it or not, we are safe knowing that our servicemen and women stand at the ready throughout the world; ready to defend our nation, our values, and us here at home. But, without the appropriate funding, our military does not have the necessary equipment and resources to get the job done. I am proud to report, thanks to the…
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ASMS recruiting academically talented students
Informational meeting to be held in Atmore Special to Atmore News MOBILE, ALABAMA – The Alabama School of Mathematics and Science is currently seeking applications for the 2019-20 school year. ASMS is the state’s only fully public and residential high school for sophomores, juniors, and seniors seeking advanced studies in math, science, and the humanities. Area residents have the opportunity to find out more about the school at an informational…
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Habitat plans Zombie Walk
Special to Atmore News October brings about ideas of pumpkins, fall leaves, and even a ghost or ghoul to mind. The Escambia County Habitat for Humanity is working to make this October bring some additional images to the minds of those in the community. A Zombie Walk and Auction is being planned for Oct. 20 at Jennings Park in Brewton. According to Lisa Tindell, executive director of Escambia County Habitat…
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SUPPORT in times of crisis
One of the things we pride ourselves on as Alabamians is taking care of each other. Not only should this mean we take care of those we know or our next-door neighbors, it should also mean taking care of all those throughout our region, especially those experiencing hardships. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, anywhere from 115 to nearly 200 Americans die every day from an opioid…
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