Author: Atmore News

The University of Alabama has released the names of students on the president’s and dean’s list for spring semester 2023.To be named to the president’s list, a student must have a 4.0 grade point average (all A’s).Named to the president’s list from Atmore are Chelsea Black, Jackson Breckenridge, and Nealy Wiggins.To the named to the dean’s list, a student must have an academic record of 3.5 or above.Named to the…

Patrick Byrd of Atmore, a student at Escambia Academy, is enrolled in the University of Alabama Early College program.He was named to the director’s list with an academic record of 3.6 or higher for the spring semester 2023.The director’s list recognizes students enrolled in classes through the UA Early College program. UA Early College allows high school students to get a head start on their college courses.

Special to Atmore News MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced Monday Alabama will receive $1.4 billion from the U.S. Department of Commerce to boost ongoing efforts to expand broadband access to unserved areas.The National Telecommunications and Information Administration today released the state allocations from the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, which oversees state broadband initiatives, will be the administering agency for…

Saturday was a good day for a picnic – especially with lemonade and hot dogs. Members of Presley Street Baptist Church held a neighborhood picnic June 24 with games and refreshments. Shown, Barbara Grindle, far right, assists guests April Macks, far left, Emilie Macks, front, and Paisley Macks with their refreshments.