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National Day of Prayer observed
Dr. Kevin Garrett, left, and Dr. Tim Tew Mayor Jim Staff, left, and Rev. Jim Thorpe Dietrich Bondurant and Linda Godwin Willonette and John Hammond Commander Dave Graham By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Though smaller in scope and attendance than in previous years, the local observance of the National Day of Prayer was no less heartfelt and sincere.Linda Godwin coordinated the event which took place Thursday, May 6, at noon, in…
by Sherry Digmon access_time3 years ago
President Biden needs to wake up and address the border crisis
Congressman Jerry Carl Several colleagues and I visited the U.S.-Mexico Border to see firsthand the situation at the border. For many months, I’ve seen and heard countless reports about how bad the situation is, but I did not even come close to realizing the full extent of the crisis until I saw it with my own eyes.On the trip, we met with U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents who gave…
by Submitted Article access_time3 years ago
National Prevention Week ends May 15
National Prevention Week is the perfect time to invest in prevention. Community leaders and prevention specialists are standing up to prevent misuse of illegal drugs, opioids, marijuana, tobacco, alcohol, and prevent suicide and mental illness. National Prevention Week provides a chance for schools, communities, and prevention professional to re-focus on prevention efforts.The three primary goals of National Prevention Week are to:•Involve communities in raising awareness about behavioral health issues and…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Pride receives CFSA funds
Special to Atmore News The Community Foundation of South Alabama (CFSA) announces it has awarded $268,600 to 22 nonprofit organizations across its service area in Southwest Alabama. These funds will support programs that provide resources and basic needs to those in Baldwin, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe, and Washington counties effected by COVID-19.To address all the critical needs local communities are facing, CFSA expanded on the first round of…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago