Atmore News

Williams named to UWA’s Fall 2024 President’s List
Adonis Williams of Atmore has been named to the University of West Alabama’s Fall 2024 President’s List for superior academic achievement.An Elementary Education major, Williams is a member of the class of 2026.The President’s List gives recognition to undergraduate students with exceptionally high grades for the semester, those with grade point averages of 3.80 or higher, completing at least twelve semester credit hours, with no grade lower than a “C.”
UWA announces Fall 2024 Dean’s List
Two Atmore students were recently named to the University of West Alabama Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 academic semester. Trevon Lambert, majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies Adrianna Sprinkle, majoring in Early Childhood / Elementary Education)The Dean’s List gives recognition to those undergraduate students with grade point averages between 3.25 and 3.79, completing at least twelve semester credit hours, with no grade lower than a “C.”
Leos at The Summit
Barbara Whatley, Trinity Gray, Trinity Thompson, Alycia Smith Resident Gene Singleton waits for the next number to be called Residents checking their bingo cards By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News On February 6, I had the opportunity to be involved with a project carried out by the Leos from Escambia County High School. I’ve worked with Leos on previous Lions Club projects and have been impressed with them and their…
Obituaries, week of February 19, 2025
Myrle Dorothy Hanks Mrs. (Myrle Dorothy Hanks (Granny), age 86, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025 in Pensacola, Fla. Originally from Uriah, Ala.,  she spent most of her life in Bratt, Fla. A devoted member of Bratt First Baptist Church, she lived her life rooted in faith and kindness.A NASCAR fan through and through, she followed the sport with passion. Her faith was constantly renewed through Gospel music. Her love…
DA, sheriff claim immunity from prosecution
McClain Atmore News Staff Lawyers for Escambia County District Attorney Stephen “Steve” Billy and Sheriff Heath Jackson each claimed in motions filed January 30 to dismiss a federal lawsuit against their clients, that neither could be held legally accountable for any actions involving the 2023 arrests of four local people on charges of revealing grand jury secrets, charges that were eventually dismissed.The DA’s attorney argued in his motion that his…