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Lassiter named to Ole Miss honors list
Jalia Lassiter of Atmore was named to the University of Mississippi’s Spring 2024 Honor Roll lists.Lassiter, majoring in Criminal Justice, was named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.“The remarkable students achieving Chancellor’s Honor Roll are among the best and brightest at the University of Mississippi,” Chancellor Glenn Boyce said. “I commend them for their hard work and dedication resulting…
Lions meet
Nancy Karrick, left, and Renee Hardy Special to Atmore News The Amore Lions Club held its first meeting in June on June 5, in the Mayson Auditorium at Atmore Community Hospital. President Renee Hardy called the meeting to order and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the blessing.Richard Cavalieri and Brad Trotter were recognized as guests.Following lunch. Lion Hardy led a discussion about the…
Vickery pens new book on sales
Vickery News Staff Report Lou Vickery’s new book, Key to Sales Success … Winning the Head Game, launched June 7.Vickery and co-author Jay Barbera have over 70 years of combined sales training experience and have trained thousands of sales and marketing people.According to Vickery, sometimes the most challenging part of the entrepreneurial journey is believing they are worthy of the trip. For that reason, the first half of the book…
Poodle fun at the library
The Atmore Public Library’s first week of the summer reading program featured Michelle’s Magical Poodles – always a hit with the kids (and adults). Once the pups finished their tricks, the kids had a chance to pet them. The next three programs, all at 10 a.m., are the Wild West Rope Show, June 14; Animal Tales, June 21; Petting Zoo and Awards Day, June 28.
Obituaries, week of June 12, 2024
Carolyn B. Morris Morris Mrs. Carolyn B. Morris, age 91, of Atmore, Ala. passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024 in Bay Minette, Ala.  She was born in Birmingham, Ala. to Clarence Busenlehner and Kathryne Eckhoff Busenlehner. She was the owner of Word of God Book Store. She participated in prison ministry and volunteered as a Pink Lady at Atmore Community Hospital.   She was preceded in death by her parents; her…