Atmore News

Atmore Chamber earns accreditation
News Staff Report The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce was recently named an accredited chamber through the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama’s (CCAA) Alabama Certified Chamber Program, one of the most prestigious programs offered by the association.“Executive Director Anna Norton has worked many, many hours on applying for this accreditation. We are proud of her and our Chamber team!” Chamber President Emilee Waters said. “I cannot wait to see…
Obituaries, week of August 18, 2021
Ryan Keith Preston Mr. Ryan Keith Preston, age 64, of Stockton, Ala., passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Mobile Infirmary in Mobile, Ala. He was born in Panama to Noel Justus and Esther Janet Preston. He a32-year career with The Taylor Group working in the local plant in Louisville, Miss. He was promoted to foreman and then to superintendent before transferring as a Customer Service Representative for SSI in…
Rev. Chacko installed at St. Robert
Rev. Joseph Chacko was installed as priest at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church at Saturday Mass, August 7, 4 p.m. Rev. Chacko replaces Rev. Francis Sofie who recently retired. Shown at Saturday’s installation are, from left, Deacon William Graham, Rev. Joseph Chacko, Nicholas Warren, Archbishop Thomas Rodi, Rev. Gordon Milsted, Gavyn Fails, and David Kralik
Martin on Troy’s honors list
Benjamin Martin of Atmore has been named to the Provost’s List at Troy University for the summer semester / Term 5 of the 2020/2021 academic year.The Provost’s List honors full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who have a grade point average of at least 3.65.Troy University is a public, historic, international university with 22,500 students and 154,000 alumni.
Yellow Hats donation
The Yellow Hat Society recently helped a family who lost everything in a house fire on July 29 on Park Drive. There are four children in the family. Shown at the check presentation Wednesday, August 4, are Yellow Hats member Teresa Dees, left, and India Marshall The Yellow Hat Society recently helped a family stricken with COVID and are, of course, unable to work. Shown at the check presentation Wednesday,…