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UA releases Dean’s, President’s Lists
A total of 11,406 students enrolled during the 2019 spring term at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean’s List with an academic record of 3.5 or above or the President’s List with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). The UA Dean’s and President’s lists recognize full-time undergraduate students. The lists do not apply to graduate students or to undergraduate students who take less than a full…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Ribbon cutting for HealthActions
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for HealthActions Physical Therapy and Fitness Wednesday, June 19. Chamber board members, friends and family joined the owner and employees for the occasion. Shown are, from left, front, Anna Marie Gilchrist, Jennifer Calhoun, Jodi James, Jordan Barnett, owner Debbie Powell, Brandie Johnson, Erin Hankins, Emily Wilson, Susan Smith, Linda Williams; back, McHenry Coleman, Noel Gulsby, Emilee Waters, Shawn Rounsavall, Sandy…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
FHP launches Operation Safe DRIVE
News Staff Report The Florida Highway Patrol’s Operation Safe DRIVE (Distracted Reckless Impaired Visibility Enforcement) safety campaign began Tuesday and will continue through Thursday, June 27. FHP joins several southeastern law enforcement partners who participate in the Safe DRIVE campaign is a high visibility, education and enforcement initiative designed to deter behaviors that contribute to commercial and non-commercial motor vehicle crashes. “FHP Troopers will be highly visible on I-95, I-75…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
East Brewton man pleads guilty to child sex abuse
News Staff Report An East Brewton man, charged more than two years ago with sexually abusing two children, was sentenced to serve 20 years in prison after he entered a guilty plea to sexually abusing those children and at least two others. William Douglas Smith, 58, faced life in prison but the plea reduced dramatically the amount of time he will actually spend behind bars. Smith lived in Brewton at…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Benefit set for Trent Atchison
A benefit for Trent Atchison is scheduled for this weekend Saturday, June 29, 6 p.m., and Sunday, June 30, 3 p.m., at Emmanuel’s Faith Center, 710 East Ridgeley Street, Atmore. The benefit will feature the youth group The Gospel Voices in concert as they celebrate their anniversary. Charles Johnson, surrogate father to Trent, is manager of the group. Proceeds from the concert will be used to further adapt Atchison’s home.…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago