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ECMS art contest
Aryanna Jones Isabelle See Raniyah Johnson Jayden Wallace Escambia County Middle School recently held a schoolwide art contest.Winners were selected from various categories and their artwork goes on to compete in the Escambia County Youth Art Show. The Brewton Council of the Arts is the sponsor of this county-wide event.Winners at ECMS are as follows:1st place – Aryanna Jones (8th grade)2nd Place – Isabella See (8th grade)3rd Place – Raniyah…
by Atmore News access_time9 months ago
Obituaries, week of March 5, 2025
Malcolm Barry McCord, Jr.Mr. Malcolm Barry McCord, Jr., a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend passed away at his home on February 24, 2025 surrounded by loving family members.  Barry was born May 15, 1951 in Mobile, AL to Malcolm Barry McCord, Sr. and Audrey Dockens McCord.  Barry touched many lives with his laughter and wisdom that brought warmth to all who knew him.  Barry…
by Atmore News access_time9 months ago
PCI’s impact on Alabama’s economy surpassed $4B in ’23
Students participate in a Poarch Creek Indians Museum school tour Special to Atmore News Poarch Creek Indians (PCI) generated more than $4 billion in economic impact across Alabama in 2023, according to the Tribe’s newest economic impact study.One of the state’s top employers, PCI has created over 7,400 jobs in Alabama industries such as tourism, technology and manufacturing, contributing to a stronger and more resilient state economy, the study reveals.Across…
by Atmore News access_time9 months ago
ADPH reminds parents of the importanceof measles vaccination
Special to Atmore News The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reminds parents to make sure their children are up to date with their measles vaccinations. Cases of this serious and highly contagious disease are rising in several states including Texas and Georgia just in the first two months of 2025. If exposed, unvaccinated people have a 90 percent chance of becoming infected, and infected people can spread the disease…
by Atmore News access_time9 months ago