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Peacock announces candidacy for U.S. Congress
Peacock Note: The following announcement was submitted by the candidate. Century native and one-time Atmore resident, Jeff Peacock has announced his candidacy for U.S. Congress in Florida’s 1st Congressional District. Peacock is running as a Republican in the upcoming special election to fill the congressional seat previously held by Congressman Matt Gaetz. The GOP primary election will be held this Tuesday, Jan. 28th.Peacock said he plans to be an advocate…
SNHU announces Fall 2024 President’s List
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) announced the students on the Fall 2024 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to December.Three students from Atmore were named to the honors list. They are Kimberly North, Rajania Morgan, and Kathryn Brown.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12…
Jax State announces Fall 2024 Dean’s List
Two students from Atmore were named to the Dean’s List for their outstanding academic performance at Jacksonville State University in Fall 2024.They are Jamison Janes and Grayson James.To be named to the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.5-3.99 GPA for the semester while completing at least 12 GPA hours of course credit.
RP Star Students
The Rachel Patterson Elementary School Star Students for December are, from left, first row, Kinzley Harris, Makenzie Evans, Jaxxton McCants, Vilma Jane Watson, Jodeci Gross, Bryson Watkins, Jynasis Marshall, Ke’Ari Trujillo; second row, Keylen Jones, Kristian Boggan, Andre Thomas, Paisley Dorriety, Syraai Jackson, Karson Gaines, Devonte Lee; third row, Abrahama Parra-Cerritos, Dakota Fountain, Lela Gaines, Serenity Tucker, Thomas Blackmon, Arden Raines, Montez Riley. Not pictured: Khaza Mitchell, Jalaya Smith, Ja’Mir…
Lions hear program on Medstar
Bill Gilmore, left, and Gregg Akins By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club was called to order by President Lion Joyce Petty on January 15, in the Mayson Auditorium of Atmore Community Hospital. Lion Joyce led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and gave the blessing.Lion Gregg Akins introduced Bill Gilmore as our speaker for the program. Gilmore, who is from Baldwin County, is the Marketing…