Month: July 2024

Dr. Max Parker, left, and Coach Jim Parker, right By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher It was to be a book signing – and it was. But it was so much more. A bit of a family reunion, but mostly a class reunion spanning several classes and many years. It was a coming together of people who share like experiences and welcome the opportunity to get together and celebrate each other and…

Special to Atmore News Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama (GSSA) held its eighth annual Leading Ladies Awards Brunch Tuesday, June 18, recognizing outstanding women who are making an impact in their community, as well as organizations that are advancing women in the workforce. Associate Justice Sarah H. Stewart of the Alabama Supreme Court gave the keynote address, referencing the Girl Scout Law to highlight the values that are central to…

The University of West Alabama has announced the outstanding undergraduate students named to the President’s List for the Spring 2024 academic semester.The following students from Atmore were named to the President’s List: Kenneth Quimby, majoring in Business Administration, Class of 2026 Adonis Williams, majoring in Elementary Education, Class of 2026The President’s List gives recognition to undergraduate students with exceptionally high grades for the semester, those with grade-point averages of 3.80…

Wild West fun Each year, Bruce and Vernelle Brannen bring their Wild West Show to the Atmore Public Library’s summer reading program. This year they were here Friday, June 14. Shown, Bruce “corrals” some volunteers to assist in his roping demonstration. Vernelle is on the right. The show also includes a whip demonstration and a western singalong. Animal Tales at the library Kaitlyn Thomas with Animal Tales brought several “friends”…