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Check out the new arrivals at Atmore Public Library. Patrons rate new arrivalsSeveral patrons are sharing their opinions of the new books they’ve read. Five stars is the top rating. Marianne Classen: Shadows of Swanford Abbey by Julie Klassen  5 stars Shelia Trawick: An Amish Quilting Bee by Amy Clipston  5 stars Sarah Hall: Bye, Bye, Baby by Robert Parker 4 stars Lacy McMath: Will by Will Smith  4 stars…

Some of the readers at Rachel Patterson, from left, Darrell McMann, Chris Corbitt, Adrian King, Shawn Lassiter, Daniel Love, Kyle Hostetler, Van Hughes. By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Dr. Seuss is celebrated every year with a Read Across America Day. This year, that day was Wednesday, March 2. In area elementary schools, a number of people from across the community were asked to come in and read a Dr. Seuss book…

First place – Irby Electric, from left, Austin Bohannon, Trevor Harris, Brian Johnson, Kevin Bohannon Second place – Irby Electric, from left, Brady Grods, Dillan Baldwin, Adam Ikner, Chris Crutchfield Third place – Popeye’s, from left, Zac Giger, Elliot Faircloth, Steven Shirley. Not pictured: Robby Jaye.

The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health for January and February 2022. Ratings are ranked by score, low to high.FSE = Food Service EstablishmentLil’ Angels Development Center, Atmore, 86, daycare food serviceSmith’s Quick Stop, Atmore, 87, FSESubway #26660 – Hwy. 113, Brewton, 89, FSEBuster’s Restaurant, Atmore, 90, FSEDiamond Gasoline #23, Hwy. 21 N, Atmore, 90, FSEAnchor Café, Atmore, 90,…

Petty By JOSH FRYENews Staff Writer For 30 years Joyce Petty has owned and operated one of Atmore’s most well-known florists, Atmore Flower Shop. During that time, Joyce has enjoyed every second of being a part of the Atmore community. She has been able to celebrate, rejoice and help comfort many local and area residents.Joyce, a native of Flomaton, decided to start her business when her then-husband, Joe Petty, came…