Category: Community

Congressman Jerry Carl Every year, the President of the United States puts forth a budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year. While a president’s budget proposal is largely symbolic, it shows Americans what the top priorities are for the administration.Typically, the president’s budget proposal is rolled out in February each year, but it has been significantly delayed yet again. Just last week, President Biden put forth his budget proposal for…

News Staff Report This is a volunteer program comprised of qualifying, dedicated high school juniors and seniors selected from the local area high schools. Ambassadors represent the Chamber in a public-relations capacity throughout the community and at Chamber-sponsored events. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with community and state leaders, visit major businesses, government offices, college campuses, healthcare facilities, etc.Eligibility High school junior or senior during the participation yearMust…

Escambia County High School students Carmelo Turner, left, Hasten Dean, center, and Anthony McCants, right, have been selected to attend the 85th Annual Alabama Boys State May 29 through June 4, at Troy University. Alabama Boys State is one of the highest honors granted to Alabama students. Students from across the state are chosen based on their demonstration of leadership, hard work, strong morals, and motivation in school and community…

The Leadership Atmore class made a much needed and appreciated donation to Rachel Patterson Elementary School – a washer and dryer. Shown at the presentation Friday, March 31, are members of Leadership Atmore with school administration and students, from left, front, Sylar Fularz, Zaya Henderson, Kambrie Hudson, Lae’Lyn Bogan, Tamarian Webb, Zylus Davidson, Brylie Wheeler, Teyanna Brown, John David Swearingen, MaKenzee Madison, and Jah’Liyah Dawson; back, Travis Golson, Andy Gartman,…

The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Senior Village Thursday, May 31. Company officials, residents, Chamber members and city officials were in attendance. Shown are, from left, front, Andy Gartman, Dawn Skipper, Candice Wooten, Erin Hankins, Debra Thomas, Kim Himes, Randy Fleece, Ashley Thomas, Lena Lawrence, Jean Fidler, Braden Crysell, Jy’keria Wilson, Zahria McCants, Cloudia Finley; back, Anna Ellis, Michael Wayne, Jim Staff, Jeff Keenum, Patricia…