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Center has new ultrasound machine
By LINDA SMITH Special to Atmore News Our ultrasound machine has arrived! By God’s faithfulness and provision, what we prayed and believed and waited for is finally here. We performed our first ultrasounds the beginning of September and have done 13 so far [at the end of October]. Young mothers, who we consider “abortion vulnerable” because of their situations, saw the precious life being nurtured within them. Some of these…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
‘Under Age, Under Arrest’ – ECMS students get chilling lesson on underage drinking
Although the issue at first seemed only distantly related to their collective and current position in life, Escambia County Middle School seventh- and eighth-graders discovered last week why state officials are targeting their demographic in an awareness campaign aimed at reducing the frequency of underage drinking. Sponsored by the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, “Under Age, Under Arrest” also incorporates Alabama State Troopers and members of Mothers Against Drunk Drivers…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago
New boutique opens
Risque, a boutique on W. Nashville Avenue, in Atmore opened for business Saturday, November 11. Owner Myteria Malone and her husband Karl were joined by friends and family for the event. Shown are, from left, kids in front, Kaliyah Stallworth, Raven Wilson, Kaylin Stallworth, Kelston Stallworth, King Rogers; back, Myquila Stallworth, Simone York, Analisha Johnson, Kim Henderson, Katrina Jones, Mary Tucker, Michael Tucker Jr., Myteria Malone, Karl Malone, Wanda Stallworth,…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
Splash pad fund reaches $150K
Support for Atmore’s first water-themed children’s park continues to grow. In fact, that support has grown beyond the hopes and expectations of the civic club that is spearheading the project. “It has really taken off,” said Allen Walston of Atmore Rotary Club. “Our original goal was $127,000, and we’re now up to $150,000. Really it was an open-ended goal. The more we raise, the more we would like to do.…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago