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Florida Youth Tour inspires local students
Area students on the youth tour, from left, Caleb Jackson, Milton High School; Drake Driskell, Northview High School; Taylor Baggett, Central High School; Caroline Harp, Jay High School; Hannah Bott, Central High School; Taylor George, Central High School; Julianna Money, Northview High School Special to Atmore News When Northview High School junior Drake Driskell sat on the floor of the Florida Senate for a mock bill debate, appreciation for the…
Lett to students: Writing your book
Speaker Kay Lett By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Kay Lett, J.D., brought a most meaningful message to students at Escambia County Middle School during the Black History program Wednesday, February 23, 2022.Ms. Lett, Campus Director, Coastal Alabama Community College, Monroeville, said she has asked a number of young people what their goals are.“I’ve never had a young person tell me their goal is to become a drug addict or a career…
Coalition meets to discuss community needs
The ALProHealth Coalition met February 16 to discuss possible upcoming projects. Funds have most recently been used at the crosswalk on Ridgeley Street and to help pay for lighting in the boxcar park project downtown. The mission of ALProHealth is to increase access to healthier foods and promote active transportation to everyday destinations. The local coalition in each community identifies needs in that community. Shown are coalition members at their…
Silver Sneakers Sweethearts
The folks in the Silver Sneakers program at HealthActions always have a good time. Last week, they dressed in red, pink, and hearts for Valentine’s Day. Shown are, from left, seated, instructor Teresa Scott, Linda Bumann, Linda Mills; standing, Ann Amerson, Linda Nyce, Ruth Ann Kupp, Mabel Classen, Melba Cook, Faye Mosley, Marcella Moring.
Reynolds addresses Lions Club
Lion Leslie Henderson, left, with guest speaker Karean Reynolds By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met February 16, in the Mayson Auditorium of Atmore Community Hospital. In the absence of the president, Vice President Chuck Brooks presided. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, Lion Kevin Garrett gave the invocation.Guests Karean Reynolds, Loumeek White, and Darryl North were introduced. Following lunch, Reynolds spoke to the…