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Back 2 School Boost is Saturday
News Staff Report Grace Fellowship Church and several partners will present the second annual Back 2 School Boost this Saturday, July 23, at Escambia County Middle School.The drive-through event will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 11 a.m. Volunteers will hand out backpacks filled with school supplies, as well as one uniform for each student. Students in grades K4-12 are eligible for the supplies and uniforms, but the student…
14 vie for Distinguished Young Woman title
This year’s contestants with 2022 DYW Sydney Aaron at far left Special to Atmore News High school senior girls from across Escambia County will join in Flomaton for the Distinguished Young Women of Escambia County program to be held Saturday, July 30 at Flomaton High School. Participants will compete for thousands in college scholarships and the opportunity to represent the county as the Distinguished Young Woman of Escambia County for…
New Omicron variant drives surge in COVID-19 cases
Special to Atmore News Cases of COVID-19 are once again on the rise across the United States, with a new Omicron subvariant labeled BA.5 responsible for nearly 65 percent of those cases according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Officials feel the percentage may actually be higher, as this number does not account for the widespread use of home tests, which are not reported.Preliminary data suggests that…
Inaugural women’s conference set
A Women’s Conference will be held next week at Emmanuel’s Faith Center. This inaugural conference will be directed by Evangelist Elouise Spruell. The theme is “Digging Deep to Be Fit for a Future with God.” Scripture for the conference is Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT) – For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future…