Atmore News

Obituaries for the week of July 12, 2017
Michael Benjamin Flores, Jr. “Ben” Mr. Michael Benjamin Flores, Hr., age 46, of Milton, Fla., passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017 at West Florida Hospital in Pensacola, Fla. He was born in Pensacola to the late Michael B. Flores, Sr. and Betty Jean Kennedy Flores. He was the owner of M & M Sports Cards and Collectibles, Pensacola where he formed many lasting friendships. He was a member of First…
Volunteers honored
Those who serve were served Thursday evening, July 6, at the annual Atmore Community Hospital Auxiliary Appreciation Banquet. ACH President Doug Tanner and members of the ACH staff served the women and one man who volunteer their time at the hospital. Not only do volunteers attend to the needs of others, they also raise funds to buy items and equipment for the hospital. In the blessing before the meal, Tanner…
Jones elected chairman of CDBA
United Bank President and CEO Bob Jones has recently been elected to serve as chairman of the Community Development Bankers Association. (CDBA), the national trade association of the community development banking sector. CDBA works to serve low-income and economically disadvantaged communities by educating policymakers, regulators, legislators and the public on the importance of community development banks. Jones has been elected to serve a two-year term as chairman of the CDBA…