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CACC students study in Germany
Special to Atmore News Adventurers from Coastal Alabama Community College journeyed to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, as well as the tiny country of Liechtenstein for a short-term study abroad program during the Spring semester. Though there were some seasoned travelers in the group, others experienced their very first flight when they left Atlanta for a non-stop trans-Atlantic trip to Munich. Rather than an ordinary trip to the beach, the group…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Legion honors Officer of the Year
News Staff Report The Billy Glenn Rushing Post 90 of the American Legion honored a local hero in a ceremony at the post on Tuesday, June 11. Members of the community, city government, and the Atmore Police department attended to honor and recognize the Legion’s award recipient. Sergeant Ryan James, a 12-year veteran of the Atmore Police department, was honored as the local Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. He…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
‘Let’s do lunch’
News Staff Report A few years ago, Pride of Atmore committee member Myrna Monroe held a salad luncheon with proceeds benefiting the group’s downtown revitalization project. At that time, she sold tickets to the banks who treated their employees to lunch. Another luncheon is planned, and this time, tickets are available to everyone. In their continuing fund-raising efforts, the Pride of Atmore committee is hosting Myrna’s Salad Luncheon Monday, June…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Obituaries for week of June 16, 2019
Laura Edra Ikner Mrs. Laura Edra Ikner, age 66, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Monday, June 10, 2019 in Fairhope, Ala. She was born in Bay Minette, Ala. to the late William and Lillian Luker Mosley. She was employed at Vanity Fair Mills for twenty-five years and was also employed at PCI Casino. She was a member of the True Hope Fellowship Church. She was preceded by her parents; her…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago