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Brooks completes certification
Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks completed the first 40 hours of the Certified Law Enforcement Executive Program through the University Partnership for Alabama Continuing Education and the Alabama Association of Police Chiefs. The program, consisting of specialized, executive-level training, is jointly administered by the University Partnership and the Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police. “This is a mark of success for Chief Brooks as well as for the City of…
Mayoral proclamation issued in honor of families
Note: The following proclamation, in recognition of Family Day and Family Week in Alabama, was issued but not read during the September 11 Atmore City Council meeting. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, children are our future and society’s greatest asset, and committed families shape and guide children by preparing them for obstacles and encouraging them to overcome life’s demanding challenges; and WHEREAS, the cornerstone of an orderly society is the family, but Alabama’s…
HES hosts heroes
Huxford Elementary School held Heroes Day Friday, September 15. All area first responders were invited for lunch and goodies. Escambia County Board of Education member Mike Edwards also attended. Shown with Escambia County Sheriff’s Deputy Greg Forbes are students TyKenya Ashcraft, left, and Autumn Rolin, right. News photo by Leigh Ann Rowland
Harris Street A.O.H. Church of God holding revival
Harris Street A.O.H. Church of God will be in revival Wednesday through Friday, September 20-22, 7 p.m., nightly. Bishop Gregory Canon, pastor of Rice Temple A.O.H. Church of God, Montgomery, is the guest evangelist. Harris Street A.O.H. Pastor Overseer Shawon Salter and First Lady Minister Nerissa Salter invite all to attend. The church is located at 124 Harris Street, Atmore.