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News Staff Report The American Legion Oratorical Contest (a constitutional speech contest) provides an excellent opportunity for young people to earn college scholarships.American Legion Post 90 in Atmore has hosted the 3rd Division Oratorical Contest for the past several years, but Legion members are disappointed that no contestants from area schools have participated.The following is from the American Legion website: “Young orators earn some of the most generous college scholarships…

William Lovelace III, left, and ECRC automotive instructor Thomas Fischer Special to Atmore News The Model T created by Henry Ford in the early 1900s is well known for its mass production, reliability, and the freedom it provided to its drivers.Escambia Career Readiness Center (ECRC) can now participate in the history of the Model T, thanks to William Lovelace III donating his beloved Model T to the ECRC Automotive Program.This…

SilverSneakers, a health and fitness program designed for adults 65 and over, celebrated their 30th anniversary last week. HealthActions in Atmore is host to a large group of SilverSneaker participants who are shown celebrating the anniversary.

By RANDY TATANOSpecial to Atmore News Step into a certain classroom at Flomaton Elementary and you might think you’re in the wrong place.No rows of desks. Tables looking like they’re about to be set for dinner. A comfy couch.Nope, not the teachers’ breakroom. These are “brain friendly” classrooms, designed to create a more comfortable environment that makes students feel at home.A few of the teachers at this school have done…

From left, Dave Graham, Charles McGill, Billy Elder From left, Dave Graham, Hasten Dean, Billy Elder From left, Dave Graham, Charles McGill, Billy Elder By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher American Legion Boys and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State are great opportunities for high school juniors to learn leadership and citizenship. Both took place in June at Troy State University.This year, the Atmore Legion sponsored six boys – Christian Crook, Escambia Academy;…