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At right, from left, Escambia County High School (ECHS) Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America members D’emyia Munlin and Jontavious Richardson explain the intended purpose of the school’s new Community Blessing Box during the May 5 grand opening ceremony. The box, which is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, contains cleaning products, personal hygiene products, non-perishable foods and other essentials that are free to those who…

A time of praise of NDOP By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Although several of the prayers were desperate in nature, an overall feeling of hope echoed off the walls of Escambia County High School’s Cornell Torrence Gymnasium during the local National Day of Prayer (NDP) service, held last Thursday, May 1.A quick-moving thunderstorm probably held down the attendance number, but it did little to dampen the zeal and enthusiasm of…

Adams Special to Atmore News Juliette Adams, Institutional Advancement and Grants Assistant at Reid State Technical College, was recently awarded the Virginia Carter Smith Scholarship by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).Adams is one of 25 recipients from around the world who were selected based on career accomplishments, letter of support and potential as a member of the educational advancement community.“Juliette’s recognition by CASE is a testament…

By PAUL CHASONSpecial to Atmore News Billy Glenn Rushing Post 90 of the American Legion announces the following young men and women have been selected to attend the American Legion Boys and Girls State programs at the University of Alabama this year. Boys State takes place from May 25 to 31 while Girls State will take place June 1 to 6.These are weeklong, unique summer programs that do not rely…