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Atmore Girl Scout Troop 8737 invites you to join
The Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama (GSSA) is seeking girls in kindergarten to third grade to join local Girl Scout Troop 8737. The troop meets on the first and third Monday of every month at 6 p.m., at Grace Fellowship Church. There is no limit on the number of girls who may join, according to Karlee Shirey, GSSA Marketing and Communications Specialist. “There are no requirements to be a Girl…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
ECHS grads coming back to help students
Free ACT workshop set News Staff Report With more students entering college, admission is getting tougher than ever. Escambia County High School is helping students gain an advantage by offering a free ACT Prep workshop. Save the date – Saturday, February 16, 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., at ECHS on South Presley Street. Lunch will be provided. What makes this unique is that two ECHS alumni are coming back to…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Singing the gospel
About three years ago, Donna Stewart began playing hymns at The Meadows and Atmore Nursing Center. At times, she was joined by one or two who sang – some who sang with the Jubilee Singers at First Baptist Church. Now, there’s a group who periodically visits both facilities and share the gospel in song. Shown at The Meadows recently are, from left, Jan Stuart, Marvin and Anita Risher, Rev. C.L.…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Meet Ellie
Beautiful Ellie is a 2-year-old, 68-pound Chow mix who is looking for her “furever” home. Ellie is a very sweet and energetic girl who loves to play. If you are looking for an exercise buddy, Ellie is just the companion you need. Ellie is Heartworm negative, up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a $100 adoption fee, which includes spay. Please make plans to come meet Ellie…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Moore, Fountain join GOP
Special to Atmore News In a statement issued Tuesday, January 29, Escambia County GOP Chairman Jackie Gay announced Circuit Clerk John Robert Fountain and Tax Assessor Thad Moore, Jr. have joined the Republican Party. “We look forward to working with Mr. Fountain and Mr. Moore as we continue to advance conservative policies and principles,” Gay said. “Both men display professionalism in their offices and are active in community service. We…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago