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Atmore News

Vincent named UB CEO, president

Special to Atmore News The Board of Directors for United Bank has elected Michael R. (Mike) Vincent to serve as chief executive officer and president of United Bank. Vincent had been serving as interim president since the retirement of former Chief Executive Officer and President Robert R. Jones in July 2021.Vincent previously served as executive vice president and chief credit officer of United Bank. Vincent joined United Bank in 2006.…

Perdido Raiders 4-0

Special to Atmore News The Perdido Raiders remain undefeated this season with a record of 4-0 after a resounding 36-6 victory over the Summerdale Panthers.Quarterback Hayden Coley threw for a staggering 263 yards, leading to 3 touchdowns. Rushing touchdowns were run in by Hayden Coley and Coen Lambeth. Huge yardage was racked up in received passes by Brycen Stewart, Roan Branum, Asher Catrett, and Destin Wallace including receiving touchdowns scored…

Auditions set

Auditions will be held Sunday, October 3, 2 p.m. for “All Together Now,” an international theater event coming to Atmore November 12 through 14.This is a musical review of 15 Broadway shows. Auditions will consist of singing 16 bars of a song. People interested in being in a special ensemble will need to demonstrate the ability to learn choreography.Please bring your own accompaniment.Auditions will be held at the Greater Escambia…

Taste of the South

Heritage Park was wall to wall people Thursday, September 23, for Taste of the South.The event was postponed from the previous week due to the threat of inclement weather, however, it could not have been better when Taste took place.As always, teams compete for bragging rights, with prizes given in five categories. In some cases these are not all the team members, but they’re the ones who accepted the “trophy.”…

Obituaries, week of September 29, 2021

Martae Finley Jackson Martae Finley Jackson, native of Atmore, Ala., resident of Michigan, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 11 a.m. in Fairview Cemetery. Christian Memorial Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements. Johnny Wayne Smith Mr. Johnny Wayne Smith, age 72, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 in Atmore. He was born\ in Atmore\ to the…