BEREA, Ky. _ This is the season of mixed emotions for parents of the college bound. The joy of a letter of acceptance is followed by the sobering message of a tuition bill.

Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE: ATO) today announced that John Paris has assumed duties as president of the company's Mid-Tex Division, which serves more than 1.5 million customers including the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

By Art Jester, The Lexington Herald-Leader, Ky. May 20--BEREA -- Albertina Niilo and her family spent nine years in exile from their home in Nambia, living in three countries as they fled persecution and death.