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Johnson to speak at UT commencement
News Staff Report When graduates of the University of Tennessee Tickle College of Engineering receive their degrees at commencement May 9, they will hear a speaker who will no doubt inspire them on to bigger things, who will celebrate their achievements … and who is from Atmore. Jerry L. Johnson is the commencement for the college which was established in 1838 and has a tradition of commitment to excellence in…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
‘Thank you for your service’
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher The crowd was small but the patriotic spirit was large as the Atmore Memorial VFW Auxiliary hosted their annual Vietnam Veterans Day Saturday, March 30. Fourteen Vietnam veterans were in attendance. The guest speaker was Vietnam veteran and author David Hartline. After he dropped out of high school to help his dad on the farm, he was drafted into the Army. He didn’t reject or…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
Got a home for Lou?
Gorgeous Lou is a 2-year old Husky / Shepherd mix that is looking for her “furever” home. Lou loves to be around people and will welcome you with a gentle hug. Unfortunately, Lou is heartworm positive which is curable with treatment. She is up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a $100 adoption fee, which includes spay. Please make plans to come meet Lou Monday through Friday…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
CACC’s Hussey guest speaker at Lions Club
The Atmore Lions Club met March 20 in the Mayson Auditorium at Atmore Community Hospital. Lion Candace Wooten presided and Chuck Brooks gave the invocation. Fourteen members and two guests were present. Members were informed of the LCIF raffle and getting tickets from Candace as well as being reminded about the golf tournament coming up in May. Lion Richard Maxwell introduced Steven Hussey from Coastal Alabama Community College who spoke…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
SPRAG’s annual 5K set for April 27
News Staff Report Monroeville-based Single Parents Raising a Gift (SPRAG) will conduct its fourth annual 5K Love Run / Walk on Saturday, April 27, in Brewton. Registration is required, and participants will begin checking in at 7:30 a.m. at the Escambia County Department of Human Resources building, 326 Evergreen Avenue, Brewton. The run-walk event will begin at 8 a.m. The entry fee for adult participants is $20 each, while children…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago