Atmore News

Middleton Watson Reid State students Darrian Middleton and Tristan Watson were among fewer than 50 students recognized as the 2025 All-Alabama Academic Team. They were honored Friday, April 11, during the Alabama Community College System’s (ACCS) All-Alabama Academic Team Recognition Program in Birmingham.Darrian Middleton and Tristan Watson, both members of Reid State’s Beta Nu Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society, will each receive a $1,000 scholarship for…

United Bank held Customer Appreciation Day Friday, April 11. Everyone enjoyed barbecue and giveaways, but the star of the event was the United Bank Money Machine. Each participant had 20 seconds to catch the bills flying around the booth. Of course, they got to keep the money. Needless to say, there was usually a line for this attraction.

Rodger Presley, left, receives the Certificate from Dave Graham By PAUL CHASON Special to Atmore News The members of Billy Glenn Rushing Post 90 had a new experience in March, we held our first meeting external to our old Post Facility. We enjoyed the atmosphere and the great food at David’s Catfish while we fellowshipped and held our monthly business meeting. It was less formal but just as informative. We…

First Baptist Church Preschool held their annual Trike-A-Thon Friday, April 11, to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Trike-A-Thon is not only a fun activity, it’s an educational way to teach young preschoolers and their educators how to make a difference for St. Jude kids. Atmore News will have a follow-up article and additional pictures in a future edition.