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United Bank hosts Ag Appreciation Luncheon
Each year, United Bank hosts an Agriculture Appreciation Luncheon. While the event is always an appreciation, this year’s luncheon was also a celebration. As UB President and CEO Bob Jones said in his opening remarks, it was a good year for agriculture. “The Lord blessed us,” he said. According to information provided by UB, farming employs one in four people and has an economic impact of more than $14 billion…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
Welch and Husband to wed
Together with their families, Joseph Michael Husband of Atmore and Whitney Nicole Welch of Uriah announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of George and Leigh Baggett, II of Burnt Corn and the grand-daughter of George and Linda Faulkner of Uriah, and George and JoAnn Baggett of Monroeville. The prospective groom is the son of Thad and Gina Husband of Peewee Valley, Kentucky, and Donald and…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Rotary offering two scholarships
The Atmore Rotary Club may award two scholarships up to $2,000 per scholarship to two 2017 high school graduates with a 2.5 or higher GPA who enroll as a full-time student in a college program for the 2017–2018 academic year (fall and spring semesters). The scholarships are awarded on the basis of both merit and need. Scholarship application packets are available at local high schools; students should contact their high school…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
English places in state expo
John English of Atmore placed fifth in Class 15 Junior Showmanship at the 2017 Alabama Junior Beef Expo. Shown are, from left, Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell; Walker Johnson of Cullman in Cullman County, first place; Abbey James of Prattville in Autauga County, second; Claire Allen of Lafayette in Chambers County, third; Emma Claire Long of Clio in Dale County, fourth; and John English of Atmore in Escambia County,…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago