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Obituaries, week of January 19,2022
Beverly Harris Mrs. Beverly Harris, age 67, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022 peacefully at her home in Atmore, Ala. She has resided in Atmore all her life. She was a member of Atmore First Assembly of God Church for over 60 years where, she also worked in the nursery for over forty years. She enjoyed her many travels with the Celebrate Group she was involved with. She valued time…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
MLK Day events
News Staff Report Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is next Monday, January 17. The Concerned Citizens of Atmore “Unity in the Community” will again sponsor events to honor the civil rights leaders. This year, CCOA is joined by Rho Xi Sigma Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Emmanuel Faith Center.The theme for Monday’s events is “King’s Legacy of Peace for Our World.”The parade line-up will begin…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Albritton awarded for tourism advocacy
Albritton State Sen. Greg Albritton of Atmore was one of 16 individuals or groups recognized and honored by the Alabama Tourism Department during the recent 2021 Alabama Governor’s Conference on Tourism, held at Gulf State Park.Albritton, who has represented Alabama’s 22nd district since 2014, was presented with the Government Advocate of the Year Award.
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Ribbon cutting
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Monday, January 10. Chamber board members and Ambassadors joined the staff for the occasion. Shown are, from left, Bryson Williams, Sheldon Williams, Jy’Keria Wilson, Andy Gartman, Sandy Hollinger, Whitney Floyd, Sheena Hazley, Erin Hankins, Zahria McCants, Annah Hammond, Anna Ellis.
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Bethea, Nelson named to TU honors list
Two Atmore students have been named to the Troy University Chancellor’s List for the Fall Semester and Term 2 of the 2021 / 2022 academic year. Full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who earn a grade point average of 4.0 qualify for the Chancellor’s List.Local students named to the list are Jarrett Nelson and Destini Bethea.The Fall Semester includes students at the Troy,…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago