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The Rachel Patterson Elementary School Star Students for December are, from left, first row, Kingston Williams, Trevia Ford, John Michael Stokes, Bryson Palmer, Aaliya McCullam, Neiland Page, A’mora Sims, Joey Lambert; second row, Scarlett Foster, Briella Martin, Ziniyah Walker, Juno Wilson, Camden Durant, Kobe Walker, King Thomas, Zander Davidson; third row, Jade Fields, Cameron Brown, Amya Williams, Elijah Kennedy, De’Angelo Hardy, Londyn Stephens, Layla Riley, Shedrick’onna Walker, Makenzee Madison, Zaya…

Bonner speaks at ECHS By RANDY TATANOSpecial to Atmore News It isn’t every day a former United States congressman shows up at local high schools as a recruiter. But that’s what Jo Bonner does in his current job as president of the University of South Alabama.However, he didn’t visit Escambia County’s three high schools to sign any football stars. Rather, it’s part of his campaign to meet students face to…

The Escambia County High School Class of 1969 donated funds for four chairs in the Pride of Atmore’s Buy a Seat campaign to help renovate the Strand Theatre. The Class of ’69 responded to a challenge from the classes of 1962 and 1966. And the challenge continues from this class. Shown at the check presentation are, from left, front, ECHS classmates Sherry Digmon and Laura Powell, POA board member Dale…

The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts’ next production is “The Enchanted Bookshop.” Auditions are Saturday, January 14, 2 p.m., at the theater, corner of Trammell and Nashville (Hwy. 31).The play has 23 roles. Auditions are for ages 8 to 18. Each person auditioning will be asked to read a passage. Show dates are March 2-5. Sharon Poulsen is directing.