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National Day of Prayer is May 2
Atmore’s observance of the National Day of Prayer will be held Thursday, May 2. This year’s theme is “Love one another. Just as I have loved you.” (John 13:34). The day will begin at 10 a.m. with prayer at the Veterans Memorial and city hall. The community prayer service and scripture reading will take place at 5:30 p.m., in the Escambia County High School Cornell Torrence Gym. Scripture reading will…
Hundreds gather at gazebo for community Gospel sing
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer There was hand-clapping and foot-tapping at Tom Byrne Park on Saturday (April 13). There were hands raised to heaven, and eyes lowered against a soothing sun. The occasion was the second Gathering at the Gazebo, a community Gospel sing featuring a variety of performers and musical styles that drew a couple hundred people to the city park on a near-perfect Spring day. “We are…
Wilson addresses Canoe Study Club
By PHYLLIS SHIPP Special to Atmore News The Canoe Study Club met on the afternoon of February 19, at the home of Mrs. Linda Ellison. Mrs. Ellison served delicious refreshments while club members, and the guest speaker, Mrs. Emily Wilson, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, enjoyed visiting. The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Becky McDonald, president. Mrs. Wilson was invited to speak with the club about…
Students receive scholarships to RSTC
Special to Atmore News Montgomery – Forty-eight students have each been awarded a $3,600 scholarship to study in automotive manufacturing programs at Alabama’s community colleges. Three of those students will attend Reid State Technical College. The following students have been awarded scholarships to pursue a technical education certificate or associate degree at Reid State: * Joseph Brooks, Industrial Electronics Technology * Melissa Crutchfield, Industrial Electronics Technology and Industrial Maintenance Technology…