Atmore News

Chamber honors outstanding service
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce 79th Gala was held Saturday, January 25. As always, individuals and businesses are honored for outstanding service to the community. Those receiving awards this year are shown, from left, Kenny Smith, Lifetime Achievement;Wind Creek Hospitality, Business of the Year, accepted by Terri Breckenridge; Tot Shop, Lifetime Business, owner Carl Anderson; Terrence Breckenridge, Citizen of the Year.
Browder to speak at Rosa Parks Breakfast
Browder News Staff Report The Annual Rosa Parks Prayer Breakfast is set for Saturday, February 1, 9 a.m., at Greater Mt. Triumph Missionary Baptist Church. The event is always held at no charge and is open to the public (16 and older).This year’s speaker is the Rev. Jamal E. Browder, Sr., a native of Boston, Mass.In 1994, Rev. Browder confessed Christ and was baptized at the tender age of 10…
UA honors lists released
The University of Alabama has released the names of students who made the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall Semester 2024.To be named to the President’s List, a student must have an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s).Named to the President’s List from Atmore are Lukas Albritton Kenna Alverson Patrick Byrd Disha Patel Megan WilsonTo be named to the Dean’s List, a student must have an academic record…
Main Street Atmore implements new initiative
Special to Atmore News Main Street Atmore is implementing AL Spark, an initiative of Main Street Alabama, supported by the Small Business Administration. AL Spark is designed to energize emerging and growing businesses in designated Main Street Alabama communities across the state. By empowering locally directed business development, this new marketing grant program is dedicated to igniting the potential of small businesses and entrepreneurs in the state, ensuring communities thrive…
DAR meets at PCI Museum
Members of the Fort Mims Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, held their January meeting January 16 at the Poarch Creek Indian Museum. Tribal member Blake Crook served as moderator for the ladies on their visit. Following the meeting, the group went to the Warehouse Market for refreshments and a time of fellowship. Shown are, from left, Linda Ellison, Mary Flo Williams, Cathy Irby, Blake Crook, Marilyn Davidson, Sharon Murphy,…