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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…
New Lions leaders
The Atmore Lions Club installed a new slate of officers and two additions to the club’s board during its June 21 meeting. Shown from left are: Brandy Giger (Lion Tamer); Candace Wooten (1st Vice President); Brooke Marsh (Treasurer); Alex Jones (Outgoing President); Judd Coley (President); Bub Gideons (2nd Vice President); Taylor Helton Lee (Eyesight Committee Chair); Christy Smallwood (Secretary), and Past District Director Ron Mitchell of Saraland, who swore the…