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SilverSneakers, a health and fitness program designed for adults 65 and over, celebrated their 30th anniversary last week. HealthActions in Atmore is host to a large group of SilverSneaker participants who are shown celebrating the anniversary.

By RANDY TATANOSpecial to Atmore News Step into a certain classroom at Flomaton Elementary and you might think you’re in the wrong place.No rows of desks. Tables looking like they’re about to be set for dinner. A comfy couch.Nope, not the teachers’ breakroom. These are “brain friendly” classrooms, designed to create a more comfortable environment that makes students feel at home.A few of the teachers at this school have done…

From left, Dave Graham, Charles McGill, Billy Elder From left, Dave Graham, Hasten Dean, Billy Elder From left, Dave Graham, Charles McGill, Billy Elder By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher American Legion Boys and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State are great opportunities for high school juniors to learn leadership and citizenship. Both took place in June at Troy State University.This year, the Atmore Legion sponsored six boys – Christian Crook, Escambia Academy;…

Chuck Brooks cutting the field Logan Brooks, on the coaching staff, working on the field Ahmaud Taylor, on the coaching staff, cleaning around the field house

Students enjoy the new playground equipment By RANDY TATANOSpecial to Atmore News Want to make sure your four-year-old goes to the head of the class?Enrolling in a free pre-K program is a good way to do it. And the new one in Atmore needs a few more kids.A.C. Moore Elementary closed in 2018 due to consolidation. Though the school is dated, the brick school has good bones, so this summer…