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At right, from left, Escambia County High School (ECHS) Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America members D’emyia Munlin and Jontavious Richardson explain the intended purpose of the school’s new Community Blessing Box during the May 5 grand opening ceremony. The box, which is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, contains cleaning products, personal hygiene products, non-perishable foods and other essentials that are free to those who…

Adams Special to Atmore News Juliette Adams, Institutional Advancement and Grants Assistant at Reid State Technical College, was recently awarded the Virginia Carter Smith Scholarship by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).Adams is one of 25 recipients from around the world who were selected based on career accomplishments, letter of support and potential as a member of the educational advancement community.“Juliette’s recognition by CASE is a testament…

Special to Atmore News Each May, the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) joins individuals and organizations across the nation in honoring Mental Health Awareness Month. This year’s theme “Turning Awareness into Action” is an opportunity to focus on what you can do for your mental health and connect with loved ones.“Since becoming Governor we have made tremendous progress to expand mental health services across Alabama. We have opened six…

Special to Atmore News Main Street Atmore announces the awarding of a $5,000 grant for a local business through Main Street Alabama’s AL Spark initiative – a grant award program aimed at empowering the small businesses economy in designated communities across the state.As an “Ignitor” grant recipient, Hawt Mess will receive these grant funds to help carry out its “bright idea” and is one of the last of only four…

Special to Atmore News The South Alabama Veterans Council, with the support of the USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park will hold its annual Armed Forces Day Celebration on Saturday, May 17, at the USS ALABAMA Memorial Park, 2703 Battleship Memorial Parkway.The Armed Forces Day event will honor those who serve, have served, and have fallen in military service. The event will start at 8:30 a.m. in the Aircraft Pavilion with…