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EA athletes honored

Three top athletes were honored at Escambia Academy’s sports banquet Monday evening, May 8. The awards they received were named in memory of two EA athletes who passed away at a young age – Dana Kent and Lance Dawe. Carson Barnett, above, shown with Headmaster David Walker, was presented with the Dana Kent Award as EA’s top female athlete. Below, Natalie Dawe Donaldson, at left, and Annette Dawe, at right,…

ECMS students earn Six Flags tickets

Students at Escambia County Middle School recently participated in a reading program sponsored by Six Flags Theme Parks. The program encourages students in kindergarten through sixth grade to read for fun. At ECMS, every fifth- and sixth-grade student who completed six hours of recreational reading and returned their reading log was presented a free admission ticket to Six Flags over Georgia.

Walmart honors teachers

Atmore Walmart personnel made a special delivery to Escambia County High School Thursday, May 4, for Teacher Appreciation Week. Each teacher received a gift pail filled with school supplies. Shown from left are, Erin Hankins, Walmart store manager; Dennis Fuqua, ECHS principal; and Kevin Dean, Walmart assistant manager.

Love Run

Shown are some of the participants in the 2nd Annual 5K Love Run, sponsored by Single Parents Raising a Gift (S.P.R.A.G.) held April 29 in Brewton. Carolyn Bradley, founder and CEO of the Monroeville-based organization, said the event was a success due in part to the contributions of Alan and Dale Ash and the Pepsi Cola Bottling Company in Atmore.

Disabled vet to receive companion dog

A United State Marine Corps veteran who lost both legs in a motorcycle accident in September 2015 will get a special companion this Saturday, May 13. Beth Wiggins, who attends Unity Baptist Church, will be presented with the canine companion, a service dog named Berlin, during a ceremony to be held at 11 a.m. at the church, located on U.S. 31 in Atmore. The specially trained service animal is a…

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