Author: Atmore News

The University of West Alabama held spring commencement exercises Saturday, May 8, in Tiger Stadium, with President Ken Tucker conferring degrees. The nearly 700 students in the graduating class represent some 25 states across the U.S. and abroad.Among the graduates are two from Atmore:*Sharon Murphy Bachelor of Science, Psychology Andrew Sasser, Bachelor of Science, Integrated Marketing Communications

News Staff Report The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts has set the dates for the next production – “Beverly Hillbillies.” Anyone wishing to see the show will have ample opportunity as the show is running over eight days – Thursday through Saturday, June 17-19 and June 24-26, 7 p.m.; Sunday, June 20 and June 27, 2 p.m.Watch Atmore News for ticket information.CastGranny – Sharon PoulsenJed Clampett – Dietrich BondurantElly…

By CINDY LEE Special to Atmore News The Academic All Star Program was begun in 1985 by the Atmore Rotary Club to recognize students who obtained academic achievement in high school by maintaining all A’s and B’s. The limitations of this academic year required alterations for the Academic All Star Program but the Atmore Rotary Club is proud to have been able to carry on the 36th year of recognition…

The Rachel Patterson Elementary School Star Students for May are, from left, front, Abel Stewart, Javeon Holmes, Alayna Bell, Hallie Fountain, Ka’Niylah Trujillo, McKynlie Hayden, Travon Boykin; middle, Ashanti Boyd, Lyric Allen, Cordale Pettway, Melvin Gibbs, Anyiaha Perry, Kenneth Zawacky; back, Kamden Dawson, Xavier Bowens, Quahmel Robinson, Kailyn Mobley, A’mya Miranda, Braxton Lavana. Not pictured are London Davis, Kenneth Perry, Braelyn Smith, Eripsni Fotheringham, Stefano Ramieri.