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Williams named to UWA’s President’s List
Adonis Williams of Atmore has been named to the University of West Alabama’s Spring 2025 President’s List for superior academic achievement.Williams is majoring in Elementary Education.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.”
by Atmore News access_time5 months ago
New arrival
Big brother Evan Gehman is shown holding Penelope Kate Gehman, his new sister. The newest family member is the daughter of Tristan and Julie Gehman of Atmore.Penny, as she will be called, was born at 8 a.m. Thursday, June 12, at Springhill Birth Center in Mobile. She weighed 7 lbs.13 oz. and was 19.5 inches long.Paternal grandparents are Jerry and Faith Gehman of Nokomis. Maternal grandparents are Ruby Lerch and…
by Atmore News access_time5 months ago
Grissett secures new trailer for ECHS band
The Escambia County High School Marching Band will travel in style thanks to the efforts of band director D.K. Grissett. Acquisition of the trailer was made possible with support from the RC&D Council and the pledged support of Grissett’s Class of 1986 as they approach their 40th reunion. Shown are ECHS principal Dr. LaTonya Gill, left, and D.K. Grissett.
by Atmore News access_time5 months ago
Major updates will impact CDL holders, applicants
Special to Atmore News The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA’s) Driver License Division announced two major updates, each of which goes into effect in the next two weeks, that impact Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders and applicants across the state.These changes, requiring electronic submission of DOT medical certifications and modernizing the CDL Skills Test, are aligned with federal guidelines and safety priorities and are aimed at improving road safety and…
by Atmore News access_time5 months ago
Two from Atmore attend DAR event
Linda Ellison, left, and Nancy Karrick Special to Atmore News Fort Mims Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution had two members from Atmore attend the annual Flag Day Celebration, which was held this year at the First Baptist Christian Life Center in Foley. The event was sponsored by Bon Secour DAR chapter.Attending from Atmore were Linda Ellison and Nancy Karrick.The program started with a moving video by Johnny Cash to…
by Atmore News access_time5 months ago