Year: 2023

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Protecting your pocketbook
Congressman Jerry Carl Last week, House Republicans took two very important steps to protect your pocketbook and pump the brakes on President Biden’s out-of-control spending habits.The first thing we did was vote to overturn a Biden Department of Labor rule that hurts retirees. On January 1, 2022, the Department of Labor published a final rule allowing retirement investment plan managers to consider environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors when making…
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Lions hold golf tourney
Shown are Lions Candace Wooten, left, and Brandy Giger, right, with Jordan McCall’s first place team, Pete Sellers, Lee Huggins, Jordan McCall, Brad Ganey The Atmore Lions Club Charity Golf Tournament was held Saturday, February 25. Proceeds are used in sponsorship of Atmore Lions Baseball Team (approximately 70 years), enhancing diabetes awareness, providing eye treatments, and many other programs benefitting Atmore.Winning teams were as follows:First place – Jordan McCall team…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
FNB&T names new board members
Faircloth McGhee Shirley Special to Atmore News First National Bank & Trust (FNB&T) recently announced the appointment of three new board members: Elliott Faircloth, Chase McGhee, and Dr. Steven Shirley.“The bank is so excited to have these three professionals join our organization,” FNB&T President and CEO Paul Oberkirch said. “We look forward to their leadership and help with guiding the bank in the future.”Elliott Faircloth is a franchisee / business…
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RP Star Students
The Rachel Patterson Elementary School Star Students for February are, from left, first row, Millard West, KaSaria Brown, Bryce Hansell, Karson Staples, Kayden Calhoun, Cam’Ron Williams, Addison Hull, Bryleigh Felder; second row, Keon Moton, Omari Riley, Cynthia Chandler, Jakaylia Forney, De’monte Williams, Ka’Miyah Riley, Abigail Buck, Kayden Tucker; third row, Sophia Wagner, Kelise Webb, Royal French, Omari Webb, Jeremiah Dirden, Morgan Rodgers, Makayla Mackinley, Khole Carter, Micaylah Curry, Lae’lyn Bogan.
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Lassiter named to UM Chancellor’s Honor Roll
Jalia Lassiter of Atmore was named to the University of Mississippi’s (Ole Miss) Fall 2022 Honor Roll lists.Lassiter was named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.In order to be eligible for honor roll designation, a student must have completed at least 12 graded hours for the semester and may not be on academic probation during the semester.“The remarkable students…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago