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ECCPC presenting truth about marijuana
The Escambia County Children’s Policy Council is sponsoring and presenting an educational presentation entitled “The Truth About Marijuana” at Flomaton High School Auditorium. The program will begin at 6 p.m. on April 26, at the auditorium and last about an hour. The guest speaker will be Mr. Anthony Pollard, a dynamic and informative speaker. The objective of the presentation is to educate and inform students, parents and the general public…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
Healthy Kids Day April 21 at Y
A morning of fun activities for local youngsters is in store from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday, April 21, as Atmore Area YMCA hosts its annual Healthy Kids Day. Although several activities, such as arts and crafts tables, will be held inside, the main thrust of the national observance is to promote healthy fun for kids. To that end, the day will actually start at 7:45 a.m., when runners,…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Delta Kappa Gamma enjoys dinner meeting
Gamma Omega Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International held its final meeting of the school year on April 5, in the Escambia County High School Culinary Arts room. Members present enjoyed a delightful meal of green salad, roast chicken with orange sauce, wild rice, mixed vegetables, and strawberry shortcake parfait. It was especially nice to see some members’ former students serving and to know that they helped prepare the meal. Kudos to…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
Food scores released
The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health for March Ratings are ranked by score, low to high. FSE = Food Service Establishment Happy Kitchen, Brewton, 90, FSE Gather, Atmore, 90, FSE Norwood BP #2, Sidney E. Manning Blvd., Flomaton, 91, limited food Circle K #272157, Hwy. 113, Brewton, 91, limited food Pic N Save #773 – Deli, Brewton, 92,…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
From parts to finished product – MT team sees ‘their’ jet up close
It was a special day at the Atmore Airport, Wednesday, April 4. On hand were over 30 representatives from Muskogee Technology, Poarch Creek Tribal Council and Creek Indian Enterprises’ Board of Directors to greet the 2017 Honda Jet as it made its approach. Julian MacQueen, CEO of Innisfree Hotels, brought a 2017 Honda Jet to Atmore to give the Muskogee Technology Composites Team an opportunity to see the plane. This…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago