Year: 2017

Atmore News

Obituaries for the week of October 11, 2017
Jerry Wendell Mason Mr. Jerry Wendell Mason, age 75, of Clanton, Ala., formerly of Atmore, Ala., passed away Monday, October 2, 2017 at his residence. He was a welder pipefitter for over forty-five years. He was born in Huxford, Ala. to the late William A. and Mary Kate House Mason. He was a sergeant with the 82nd Air Borne Division in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He was a member…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Bob Jones appointed member of the Community Development Advisory Board
United Bank President and CEO Bob Jones has recently been appointed by President Donald J. Trump to serve on the Community Development Advisory Board of the U.S. Department of Treasury. Jones will serve as a member of the Community Development Advisory Board for a four-year term. Jones was selected as a member in recognition of his services, advocacy, and commitment to the banking industry and elevating the roles CDFI banks…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Leadership Atmore 2018 under way
The Leadership Atmore Class of 2018 kicked off with the opening retreat at Camp Beckwith September 26-27. The retreat is always one of the highlights of Leadership. The 2018 program co-chairs are Hannah Johnson and Dawn Skipper. According to Johnson, at the retreat, the class participated in several team-building elements such as the birthday log, floating island and leap of faith. As with every class before, the retreat is structured…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
Fun at the fall carnival
The Huxford Elementary School Fall Carnival is always well attended and a lot of fun. This year’s carnival was held Thursday afternoon, October 5. One of the highlights is the kiss the pig event, with the “kisser(s)” selected according to which classes raise the most money. This year Lora Matheny, a new teacher at HES, and Magen Baggett were the top two teachers. They put on their “pig kissing” lips…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago