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Special to Atmore News The January 28 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) affirmed the value of COVID-19 booster doses in preventing infections and deaths from COVID-19.The report states that during the periods of Delta and Omicron variant emergence, COVID-19 vaccination protected against both variants. Even though COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness decreased with the emergence of the Delta variant and vaccine-induced immunity waned,…

For the sixth consecutive year, PHD Realty is pleased to announce the PHD Realty Determination Scholarship for 2022. This year, four $500 scholarships will be awarded 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 county of Escambia or Monroe in Alabama or the county of Escambia or Santa Rosa, Florida. The student must…

Members and guest, from left, front, Mary Beth Lancaster, Marlo Young, Joanne Bonds; back, Evelyn Bilbo, Nancy Karrick, Sissy Phillips, Jessica Goins. Not pictured is Sherry Digmon By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Escambia County Schools Mental Health Coordinator Marlo Young, M.S., was the guest speaker at the Gamma Omega Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma, meeting Thursday, February 10.In her role in the school system, Ms. Young is the “gatekeeper” and liaison. Referrals…

Natalie Coates (front row, fourth from left) was joined by family members, friends and Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce officials and members during the February 8 ribbon cutting for Release, a grief counseling service that opened here recently. The ceremony was held at the Chamber office.

The Rachel Patterson Elementary School Star Students for January are, from left, first row, Cory Webb, Ja’Maria Black, Alayna Bell, Dakayla Kidd, Kayden Tucker, Ty’Quaiz George, Jesus Montalvo, King Thomas; middle, Jakaylia Forney, Gabrielle Thames, Brianna Leatherwood, James Wilson, Jr., Omari Webb, Kaylor Gibson, Tamarian Webb, Kayden Mobley; back, Braelyn Smith, Brayleigh Staples, Morgan Rodgers, Kenedi Stallworth, Nyasia Moton, Kamden Dawson, Ma’Kayla Jones. Not pictured are Jadyn Flowers and A’dajah…