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Politics rears its head after Parkland tragedy
By Larry Lee It’s easy to tell this is an election year in Alabama by the way some politicians are trying to capitalize on another school shooting. Right on cue, Rep. Will Ainsworth of Guntersville, who is running for Lt. Governor, is touting a bill to allow trained, certified teachers to carry weapons on a school campus. Ainsworth claims that educators in his district asked for such legislation. However, 24…
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Atmore students named to USA honors list
The University of South Alabama has announced the names of students who have been recognized on the President’s Scholars List for the 2017 fall semester. Three students from Atmore are honored: * Tristen Boothe * Samantha Gunn * Brianna Parker The South Alabama President’s Scholars List includes all full-time students earning a 4.0 semester grade-point average. The list does not apply to graduate students, professional level, unclassified, audit, transient, non-degree,…
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Food scores released
The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health for January. Ratings are ranked by score, low to high. FSE = Food service establishment Diamond #6, 1322 E. Nashville Ave., Atmore, 86, limited food Fastlane Convenience Store, Atmore, 89, FSE Little Caesars, Atmore, 91, FSE Tom Thumb #33, 22603 Hwy. 31, Flomaton, 92, limited food David’s Catfish House, Atmore, 93, FSE…
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PHD Realty scholarships open
PHD Realty announces the return of the PHD Realty Determination Scholarship for 2018. This is the second year that PHD Realty will reward two $250 scholarships to qualifying seniors who plan to attend technical school or college full time in the fall. To be eligible, students must attend high school in the counties of Monroe, Escambia or Baldwin, Alabama or Escambia or Santa Rosa, Florida. The student must have a…
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February is Healthy Heart Month
By DONNA REYNOLDS Special to Atmore News Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease. Heart disease, including stroke and other cardiovascular diseases, claim more lives than all forms of cancer combined. According to statistics, someone in the United States has a heart attack every…
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