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VFW Auxiliary announces kick-off of annual Patriotic Art Scholarship Contest
Special to Atmore News Atmore Memorial VFW Auxiliary Post #7016 announces the kick-off of the VFW Auxiliary’s annual Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. Local students in grades 9 through 12 have the opportunity to compete for $29,500 in national scholarships. Silver Abbott, a student at Foley High School, won first place in the 2018-2019 Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest, winning a $15,000 college scholarship. Abbott was sponsored by…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
American Legion Post 90 opens oratorical contest
By PAUL CHASON Special to Atmore News The Billy Glenn Rushing Post 90 of Atmore announces an opportunity for local high school students to participate in a National American Legion Program. The “Oratorical” contest is a series of public speaking opportunities that could result is a scholarship up to $18,000 for first place winners at the national level. Guidance counselors at Escambia County High School, Escambia Academy and Flomaton High…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Missionary Day set at Mount Gillead #2
The Rev. Gary Bryant, president Sis. Evelyn G. Akers and the congregation of Mount Gillead #2 Missionary Baptist Church invite all to attend their Annual Missionary Day Sunday, October 20, 3 p.m. Guest preacher will be the Rev. Joel Hayes, Second Mt. Triumph Missionary Baptist Church, Atmore. The theme is “Moving From Promise to Possession.” Women’s emphasis is “Understanding Spiritual Callings.” Scripture is Ephesians 4:1-6 and 1 Corinthians 12:1-14. Attire…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago