January 17, 2024 - Page 3 of 4

Atmore News

Milner new CACC president

Milner During its regular meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 10, the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Dr. Aaron Milner as President of Coastal Alabama Community College. Milner currently serves as Superintendent of Saraland City Schools.“Aaron has nearly 30 years of educational experience but brings a fresh perspective on the changes that must happen for more students to pursue success, so I am confident that his…

America needs a real border security deal

Congressman Jerry Carl This past week, Senators Chuck Schumer and James Lankford proposed their idea of a “border deal” that should really be described as an “illegal immigrant deal.” This proposed deal includes providing incompetent illegal aliens with legal counsel on the American taxpayers’ dime, allows 5,000 immigrants per day into the United States, and increases green cards by 50,000 per year. While I believe our immigration system needs improvement,…

New arrivals at the library

Check out the new arrivals at Atmore Public Library. Patrons rate new arrivalsSeveral patrons are sharing their opinions of the new books they’ve read. Five stars is the top rating. Patricia Gibbs: Resurrection Walk by Michael Connelly 5 stars Shelia Trawick: Blue Ridge Sunrise by Denise Hunter 5 stars Shelia Trawick: The Amish Matchmakers by Beth Wiseman 5 stars Linda Parsons: The Widows by Jess Montgomery 5 stars Fiction All…

Janes named to Dean’s List at JSU

Jamison Kate Janes of Atmore has been named to the Dean’s List at Jacksonville State University for her outstanding academic performance over the Fall 2023 semester.To be named to the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.5-3.99 GPA for the semester while completing at least 12 GPA hours of course credit.

Johnson participating in state DYW program

Johnson Special to Atmore News A send-off celebration was recently held for Escambia Academy senior Hannah Johnson. Hannah, the daughter of Chad and Monica Johnson is Escambia County’s Distinguished Young Woman of 2024.On January 14, Hannah will travel to Montgomery to spend the week preparing for the state program.During her reign, she was chosen to participate as an ambassador for the Governor’s Candlelight Tour. Hannah, a member of Poarch Creek…

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