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Atmore students on UWA honors lists
Four students from Atmore were named to The University of West Alabama honors lists for the Fall 2020 academic semester. The President’s List gives recognition to undergraduate students with exceptionally high grades for the semester, those with grade-point averages of 3.80 or higher on at least twelve semester hours credit with no grade lower than a “C.” Named to the President’s List from Atmore were Candy Fralick, Kandace Moore, and…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
ECHCA ‘public hearing’ a mere formality
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer There was no public presence at the December 30 public hearing held by Escambia County Healthcare Authority (ECHCA) officials to discuss construction and financing for the new urgent care facility that will be built near Interstate 65. Billed as an opportunity for local residents to ask questions and express any concerns they might have over the location of the new facility, the meeting —…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
Yellow Hats spreading cheer
Someone sent Atmore News this picture of Yellow Hat Society members delivering gifts and a gift basket, apparently one of several stops they made this year. The person who sent us the picture included this: The Yellow Hat Society out working in the community providing much needed help to those this time of year. This tight knit group’s mission is to reach out and be there for those in need…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Bryan congratulates Haaland on nomination to lead Interior Department
Special to Atmore News Poarch Band of Creek Indians Chairwoman Stephanie A. Bryan congratulated Representative Deb Haaland, the first Native American nominated to lead a Department, after President- Elect Biden nominated her to serve as Secretary of the Department of the Interior. The Department of Interior has jurisdiction over a wide variety of government programs, including the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Bryan released the following quote: “My friend Deb has…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago