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Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers In March of this year, the Alabama Community College System took a giant leap forward when it brought on a giant in state government and one of Alabama’s preeminent leaders, Jimmy Baker, to be Chancellor. When you have a conversation with Chancellor Baker, he uses words that you do not normally hear in the same sentence, like exciting and community college. He says it is an exciting…
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National Rural Health Care 2017
To the editor: At Atmore Community Hospital, we are proud of the vital role we play in Atmore and surrounding areas. On November 16th, we’ll join hospitals nationwide to celebrate “National Rural Health Day.” It’s a time to recognize the men and women who work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week caring for our community. This year, I hope you will join me in thanking these dedicated hospital…
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Baker announces state candidacy for 2018
Editor’s note: The following announcement was submitted by the candidate. Expressing his continued full-time service to the citizens in being an active and accessible Legislator, Alan Baker (R) of Brewton officially announced his candidacy for State Representative of District 66 which includes Escambia and Baldwin counties. Baker, a retired educator who resides in Brewton, quickly acknowledged the honor and privilege it has been for him to serve in fulfilling his…
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Temple Christian Academy honor roll
Temple Christian Academy released its honor roll for first through third grades for the first six-week grading period and for fourth through tenth grades for the first quarter of the 2017-2018 school year. Please note: 5-year-old kindergarten students are not graded during the first six-week grading period of each school year. First grade A/B honor roll: Molleigh Amerson, Charlie Wade McGill, Chase Whittaker Second grade A/B honor roll: Anna Davis,…
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Perdido E/M School holds salute to veterans
By GERRI MCDONALD Special to Atmore News Over 100 veterans plus family members and other dignitaries attended the annual Salute to Veterans held at Perdido Elementary / Middle School on November 8. The annual event began with veterans and their guests being greeted at their cars and assisted by the members of Perdido’s football team. Once they reached the front of the gym, pre-k and kindergarten students welcomed them with cheers, flags,…
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