Atmore News

Obituaries for the week of December 20, 2017
Kattie Mae Barnhill Mrs. Kattie Mae Barnhill, age 72, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017 in Atmore, Ala. She was a resident of Atmore; native of Stanley Crossroads, Ala. and lived most of her life in Davisville, Fla. She was a member of the Gospel Light Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Alice Buckhault; son, Alan Keith Barnhill; brothers, Jesse James Buckhault, Clinton Jim…
Theresa Scott: Lady with a servant’s heart deserves Atmore’s support
By BONNIE BARTEL LATINO Special to Atmore News “No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” ~ Charles Dickens ‘Tis the season when many honor the birth of baby Jesus by helping others. Should anyone be looking for someone local who is a hard worker and deserving of Christmas good will, someone who is more comfortable giving than receiving, please consider my friend, Theresa Scott.…
Why didn’t my doctor give me an antibiotic?
By ERICA ELKINS-LITTLE, DNP, RN Special to Atmore News Antibiotics make you feel better when your illness is caused by bacteria. Not all illnesses or infections are caused by bacteria. Sometimes an illness may be caused by a virus. In that case, an antibiotic is not recommended and would not help you feel better. Why won’t my doctor give me an antibiotic anyway to see if it makes me feel…
UB receives 5-star rating
United Bank announces it has maintained its 5-Star Superior rating for strength and security from BauerFinancial, the nation’s leading independent bank rating firm. The 5-Star award recognizes United Bank’s financial strength and performance and is based on profitability, capital, level of delinquent loans, charge-offs, repossessed assets and liquidity. The rankings announced are based on the bank’s September 30, 2017 financial results. What this rating means for United Bank is that the…