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Unity festival serves families
News Staff Report While attendance may have been lower this year, the spirit of the Unity in the Community Festival was not diminished. Organizer Ruth Robinson said uniforms and school supplies were given to 221 children from more than 100 different families. “It was great to see the community come together and support our children.,” Robinson said. “We had a great, fun-filled day that wouldn’t have been possible without all…
ACF awards grant to Unity festival
News Staff Report In the latest grant cycle, Atmore Community Foundation presented a grant award to the Unity in the Community Festival. The $750 award has been matched by United Bank’s Charitable Foundation and by Community Foundation of South Alabama, bringing the amount to $2,250. ACF’s presentation was made at the beginning of Unity in the Community festivities Saturday, July 27, at Grace Fellowship. Taking part in the presentation were…
Scholarship. Leadership. Talent.
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher Nine young ladies participated in the Distinguished Young Women program Saturday, July 27, in Brewton. Only one young lady from Atmore participated. Jada Johnson, Escambia County High School, represented her school and town with grace and poise. The ladies competed in five categories – scholastics (25 percent), interview (25 percent), talent (20 percent), fitness (15 percent), and self-expression (15 percent). But there is no pageant…
ECHCA names Gist compliance officer
Special to Atmore News The Escambia County Healthcare Authority (ECHCA) announced that Debbie Gist has been promoted to the position of Compliance Officer for the Healthcare Authority. Gist will have overall responsibility for compliance, quality improvement, safety, employee health, infection control, physician credentialing and facility accreditation for the ECHCA’s operating entities; Atmore Community Hospital (ACH) including its clinics, D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital (DWMMH) including its clinics, D.W. McMillan EMS and…