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TU announces Fall Provost’s List
Troy University announces students who have been named to the Provost’s List for the Fall Semester and Term 2 of the 2022-2023 academic year.Full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who have a grade point average of at least 3.65 qualify for the Provost’s List. The Fall Semester includes students at the Troy, Ala., campus. Term 2 includes students at Troy’s campuses in Dothan,…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
ACF 2022-2023 grant cycle is open
Special to Atmore News For 2022-2023, the Atmore Community Foundation will accept proposals from organizations that address the needs of the Atmore community and strive to improve the quality of life of Atmore residents, including but not limited to the following areas: Arts & Culture, Community / Economic Development, Education, Environment / Beautification, Health & Wellness, Human Services, Recreation, Technology, &/or Youth.Application guidelinesEligibility: Applicant organizations must be recognized by the…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Hawthorne presents program at Lions, inducted into club
From left, Vice President Lion Kevin Garrett, new member Lion Willie Hawthorne, Lion Patty Davis By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club held its first meeting of 2023 in the Mayson Auditorium of Atmore Community Hospital. Vice President Lion Kevin Garrett presided in the absence of the president, Chuck Brooks. Lion Patty Davis gave the blessing and Lion Kevin led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.Sixteen…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Hammac named HES teacher of the year
Tiffany Hammac, left, and Leah Fuqua Special to Atmore News Tiffany Michelle-Barrows Hammac was named Teacher of the Year at Huxford Elementary School.In November 2020, Hammac was hired as the HES special education teacher. In the summer of 2022, she applied for and transferred to the third-grade general education classroom at Huxford. Since her transfer to the general education classroom, she has had the opportunity to implement teaching strategies that…
by Sherry Digmon access_time3 years ago
First baby
The first baby born in Escambia County in 2023 is Brynnleigh Rose Capers, born Jan. 1, at 10:35 a.m., at D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital in Brewton. She weighed 7 lbs., 1 oz., and was 19 inches long. She is the daughter of Kyrstin Hammac and Billy Capers, both of Flomaton. Maternal grandparent is Lindsey Shults, Brewton, and paternal grandparents are Billy and Angela Capers, Flomaton.
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago