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Johnson steps down, McBride steps up
News Staff Report At the last West Escambia Utilities Board meeting, June 17, Jim Johnson stepped down as chairman, ending a 25-year tenure as head of the board, although he intends to remain a member. Johnson joined the board in August 1992 and became chairman in December 1994. When Johnson stepped down, Dr. Ullysses McBride became chairman. Dr. McBride joined the board in June 1995.
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Gray seeks council seat
Gray Note: The following announcement was submitted by the candidate. “Leadership you can trust to let your voice be heard” Atmore, AL – On June 29th, Atmore resident Sandra Gray announced her candidacy for Atmore City Council District 5. Mrs. Gray has served the Atmore community for over three decades I will work hard to bring unity in all aspects of the community through education, employment, industry, Health, wellness, and…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Obituaries, week of June 28, 2020
Alice Katherine Nall Griffis Alice Katherine Nall Griffis, age 94, of Pensacola, Fla., passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020.  She was born in Freemanville, Ala. to the late William Isaac Nall and Ellen Marildia White Nall. She was a member of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Griffis; three sisters; three brothers and her longtime companion, Harold (Big Jim) Lindley.  Mrs. Griffis is survived by…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
2 Atmore students make TU honors list
Troy University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Chancellor’s List for the spring semester and Term 4 of the 2019 / 2020 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. Atmore students who made the Chancellor’s List are Carson Barnett and Anna Sasser. The spring…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
New officers installed at Legion Post 90
Graham Mackety By PAUL CHASON Special to Atmore News American Legion Post 90 held our first on-site meeting since February of this year. On June 16, eleven members met to begin actions focused on moving the post forward for the remainder of 2020 and beyond. Yes, I must say it was a bit uncomfortable having our “high-risk” members gathered to conduct Post business. We did have masks and sanitizer available…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago