Month: July 2021

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Re-open the People’s House
Congressman Jerry Carl Last week, the effort to disassemble the giant wall around the United States Capitol Building began. While this is an important step as our nation returns to normal, the Capitol itself remains closed to the public with no signs of reopening soon. Since pandemic shutdowns in the United States began back in March of 2020, the Capitol has been completely closed off to the public. Never in…
by Submitted Article access_time3 years ago
Buying tickets for GECA’s ‘Sound of usic’ will be different
The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts will present “The Sound of Music” in late August. Every show will most likely be a sellout. With that in mind, the GECA board voted to change the way we do business for the upcoming show … and it may carry over to future shows. The most recent production, “The Beverly Hillbillies,” was a runaway success and all shows, except maybe one, were…
by Sherry Digmon access_time3 years ago
Coffee grounds – From the mug to the garden
By MARY LEIGH OLIVER Special to Atmore News AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – After enjoying a hot cup of joe in the morning, what can be done with all of the used coffee grounds? Throwing them away just creates extra waste to dispose of later. Instead of aiming for the trashcan, shoot straight for the garden instead. There are several creative ways to reuse coffee grounds in the garden. Usage Bethany…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Food to give you energy throughout your day
By DUSTIN DUNCAN Special to Atmore News AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – “You are what you eat,” or so the saying goes. The food used to fuel the body has a significant impact on the amount of energy a person has throughout the day. While it’s true that people need food to convert to energy to complete day-to-day tasks, the amount of energy can vary depending on an individual’s eating and…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
State COVID-19 update
The following information is provided by the Alabama Department of Public Health as of July 7, 2021.Getting COVID-19 vaccine into the arms of Alabamians as quickly as possible is our goal.COVID-19 cases – 552,911COVID-19 deaths – 11,387Currently eligible for vaccine – everyone 12 years of age and olderVaccine doses administered – 3,277,578Vaccine doses delivered to Alabama – 4,662,015Alabama healthcare providers enrolled – 1,387COVID-19 infection rates increase in AlabamaToday’s Alabama Department…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago