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Feeding the children
In partnership with Feeding the Gulf Coast, Grace Fellowship is distributing meals Monday, Wednesday and Friday, beginning at 11 a.m., for children 18 and younger. The child must be in the vehicle to receive meals, which include breakfast and lunch. Grace Fellowship is located at 1412 E. Nashville Avenue. Shown are Grace volunteers Monday, April 13, at the drive through.
Honoring the Unique Class of 2020
This graduating class is like none other in history. The coronavirus has robbed them of some of the best memories of their lives. Next month, we’re publishing a special section that will become a keepsake for the Class of 2020. We’ll include senior portraits from Escambia Academy, Escambia County High School, J.U. Blacksher High School, Northview High School, and seniors in the Homeschool community. In addition, we’ll feature Valedictorians, and…
Alabama businesses approved for federal disaster relief loans
News Staff Report The National Disaster Relief Program is now active for all “Small Businesses” in Alabama, offering loans to those businesses who have suffered or are suffering economic hardship due to the COVID-10 pandemic. The state was added to the eligibility list by SBA on March 21. The program provides working capital loans to help small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private, non-profit…
FBC hosts prayer meeting
Folks stayed in their vehicles at the prayer meeting By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher The pastor and congregation of Atmore First Baptist Church invited all to a prayer meeting Wednesday, April 1. In light of social distancing guidelines, everyone who came stayed in their vehicles while church members offered prayers at microphones stationed on the ground level and on the balcony. Pastor Kevin Garrett began and ended the service with…