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The University of Alabama has released the names of students making honors lists for the fall 2020 term. The UA Dean’s and President’s Lists recognize full-time undergraduate students. To be named to the President’s List, a student must have an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). The following Atmore students were named to the President’s List: Chelsea N. Black, Kirsten Matilda King, Parker L. Reynolds, Gaines Douglas Tanner, Dana H.…

Rev. and Mrs. Tucker Every year, a celebration is held in honor of the Rev. Monroe and Sis. Nora Tucker. This event will be held this year too, but it will be different. The Pastor and Wife 37th Year Love Celebration will not be a formal affair due to COVID-19. Rather, a drive-by celebration will be held at their home Sunday, February 14, 3 p.m., 925 Robinsonville Road, Atmore. Their…

Special to Atmore News The Class of ’59, Escambia County Training School (ECTS), will award two $500 scholarships to further educational advancement of two students currently attending Escambia County High School (ECHS). Students must meet the following requirements: Provide name of one relative who attended ECTS.Maintain a B or above GPA with no discipline problems.Must be accepted to a college, vocational or technical school by April 16, 2021. If more…

The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Rising Star Studio of Dance Friday, January 29. Chamber board members, friends and family joined the owners and employees for the occasion. Shown are, from left, Annah Hammond, Noah Graham, David Dobson, Niki Bryan, Anna Norton, Diamond Washington, Chelsey Ramer, Laney Reed, Beth McGhee, Christina Hall, Brinkley Hill (front), Aiyannah McGhee, Shelby Spicer, Erin Hankins, AJ Beachy, Sandy Helton,…