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FEMA to help pay funeral costs for COVID-19-related deaths
Special to Atmore News In early April 2021, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will begin providing financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020 for deaths related to coronavirus (COVID-19) to help ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the pandemic. The policy was finalized March 24, and FEMA is now moving rapidly to implement this funeral assistance program nationwide.“At FEMA, our mission is…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Vaccines for veterans
Special to Atmore News All veterans, their spouses and caregivers can get COVID-19 vaccinations from VA under the SAVE LIVES Act signed into law March 24.Covered individuals can receive a vaccine from VA due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency. Under the bill, covered individuals are: veterans who are not eligible to enroll in the VA health care system;specified veterans who are eligible for hospital care, medical services, and…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Williams, Sims named to ASWA All-State teams
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter Two local high school student-athletes gained 2020-2021 Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) All-State basketball team honors Sunday, March 28.Escambia County High School junior Sheldon Williams was selected to the ASWA AHSAA (Alabama High School Athletic Association) Class 4A second team.Escambia Academy junior Landon Sims gained AISA (Alabama Independent School Association) third team accolades.According to ECHS athletic director Scott Mason, Williams is more than deserving of the…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
Bishops honored
Destiny Worship Center will conclude Bishop and Leading Lady Dr. Bernard and Felicia Bishop Pastor’s Love Celebration this weekend.The theme for all services is “Laboring for the Lord,” taken from I Corinthians 15:58.Two services were held Sunday, March 14.Two services will be held Sunday, April 4, with Pastor Benita Harris at 10 a.m., and Pastor Shawn Williams at 3 p.m.Destiny Worship Center is located at 50 West Sunset Drive, Atmore.
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Keep AOC and Bernie Sanders out of Alabama
Congressman Jerry Carl Alabama is the best place to live, work, and raise a family. This is why I am proud to be born and raised in Alabama, and it’s why I chose to raise my family here. Unfortunately, out of state liberals, including AOC [Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez], Bernie Sanders, and Elizabeth Warren have recently been hard at work trying to fundamentally change Alabama to be more like California and New…
by Submitted Article access_time5 years ago