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Grab a good read at APL
Check out the new arrivals at the Atmore Public Library Patrons rate new arrivals Several patrons are sharing their opinions of the new books they’ve read. Five stars is the top rating. Linda Ellison: Fast and Loose by Stuart Woods 5 stars Linda Ellison: All By Myself by Mary Higgins Clark 5 stars Sue Stuckey: Treasured Grace by Tracie Peterson 5 stars Sue Stuckey: Beloved Hope Chest by Amy Clipston…
AFD at APL
These Atmore firefighters visited the Atmore Public Library Summer Reading Program Friday, June 23. Topics they went over with the kids included Stop, Drop, Cover (your fact), and Roll, and having a meeting place outside with family members in case of a fire. The program ended at the two fire trucks in the library parking lot. Shown, from left, firefighters, Eugene Edwards, Brandon Barber, Ethan Smith, and Jake Lambert.
Jennings joins UB staff
United Bank President and CEO Robert R. Jones, III has announced Justin Jennings has joined United Bank as Executive Vice President, Chief Retail Banking Officer. In his role, Jennings will lead the retail, consumer lending, and financial services teams in the bank’s market areas while directing the bank’s retail strategies to support sales and business development. “The depth of his experience in retail banking, management and information technology will add…
Brewton theatre group presenting Willy Wonka
Brewton Town and Gown Players announce their summer production of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka. With a cast of over 55 members, this is the inaugural production for the new theatre group based in Brewton. Atmore native Perry Jones, will lead the cast as Willy Wonka, with Shane Cooper, also of Atmore, making his Brewton stage debut. This production includes many special effects, Oompa Loompas, and classic musical numbers such as “Pure…
UA releases honors lists
A total of 11,101 students enrolled during the 2017 spring semester at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean’s List with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the President’s List with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). The UA Dean’s and President’s lists recognize full-time undergraduate students. The lists do not apply to graduate students or undergraduate students who take less than a full course…