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2 from Atmore graduate at Troy

Troy University is pleased to recognize students who completed the requirements for graduation during the Fall Semester and Term 2 of the 2018/2019 academic year. Atmore residents who graduated are * Ryan Daniel, Bachelor of Science * Perry Metzler, Bachelor of Science The Fall Semester includes graduates from the Troy, Ala., campus. Term 2 graduates include students at Troy’s campuses in Dothan, Phenix City and Montgomery, along with teaching sites…

Sasser named to Troy Provost’s List

Anna Sasser of Atmore has been named to the Provost’s List at Troy University for the Fall Semester / Term 2 of the 2018/2019 academic year. The Provost’s List honors full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who have a grade point average of at least 3.65.

Winter concert season at GSUMC set

Special to Atmore News An all-time local favorite, Cody & Friends, opens the popular winter concert season on Friday, January 11, at 7 p.m., in the sanctuary of Gulf Shores United Methodist Church. Tickets are $10 per person. Additional January concerts include Three on a String on Friday, January 18; the Elvis Gospel Show on Monday, January 21; Monroe Crossing on Friday, January 25; and Cody and Friends Jr. on…

Sowing seeds

SPRAG (Single Parents Raising a Gift) recently conducted its first Christmas Project for Escambia, Conecuh and Monroe counties. The Monroeville-based organization was able to help 22 children and adults, largely through a donation from The Philanthropic Seed in Atmore. Shown are, from left, Destany Morris, owner of The Philanthropic Seed; Brielle Bradley, junior volunteer; Carolyn Bradley, SPRAG founder; and David Morris, Destany’s dad.

Gaines Chapel hosts Emancipation Proclamation celebration

By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer The Emancipation Proclamation celebration at Gaines Chapel AME Church Sunday afternoon, January 6, was indeed a celebration of the proclamation’s signing and the abolishment of slavery. But this service was also a time of gratitude for God’s great grace and mercy. And it was a time for the guest speaker to challenge those in attendance, especially the young people. Theresa White presided over the…