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Special to Atmore News United Bank, a subsidiary of United Bancorporation of Alabama, Inc., was listed as the Best Small Bank in Alabama by Newsweek, part of the magazine’s 2022 list of America’s Best Banks, which the publication releases annually in partnership with LendingTree.“This honor is recognition of our commitment to meeting our customers’ needs and providing an exceptional banking experience in even the most challenging times for our customers…

The City of Atmore and Atmore Fire Department (AFD) Chief Ronald Peebles, right, donated a set of JAWS extrication equipment to Captain Jerry Gehman, left, and Nokomis Fire Department Tuesday, February 1. AFD recently purchased a battery-operated extrication system. Captain Gehman said he is extremely grateful for the continued support and professionalism that the City of Atmore and Atmore Fire Department continue to show to its neighboring departments and communities.

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The county’s top industrial recruiter said this week that a new scholarship program, under which Alto Products employees can earn degrees or certifications at Coastal Alabama Community College (CACC), will be a key to developing a quality work force in and around Atmore.Jess Nicholas, who works with Escambia County Industrial Development Authority to bring new industry to the county, said the program is patterned after…

Hicks Galloway By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Two Escambia County men, one sentenced to life behind bars for murder and the other a habitual violator of state drug laws, will each spend at least five more years in prison.During recent hearings the Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles again denied early release for convicted killer Jerry L. Hicks, now 60, and for 36-year-old Quentin Orlandor Galloway.Hicks was convicted in 1984…

John English and Lion Renee Hardy By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met on February 2, in the First United Methodist Church fellowship hall.Lion President Taylor Lee called the meeting to order and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Lion Kevin Garrett said the blessing.After a barbecue lunch, Lion Renee Hardy introduced her three guests: Eddie Booker from Smith Tractor; Rachel…