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The Rachel Patterson Elementary School Star Students for January are, from left, first row, Tommy Kyles, Kensley Lawson, Jason Buck, Ellyanna ODonnell, Tymeir Dortch, Mozella Knight, Cory Webb; second row, Jamesyn Taylor, Brayden Riley, Noah Chandler, Raleigh America, Keegan Gray, Tahlia Lee, Dakayla Kidd, Quinterio Hunter; third row, Janiah Bayne, Ayden West, Noah Norwood, Kayden Mobley, Jakobi Brown, Camryn Langston, Serenity Tucker, Brayleigh Staples. Not pictured are Scarlett Joiner, Annabella…

By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News February 2, 2023, was celebrated in a big way by Atmore Lions as they gathered at First Presbyterian Church to acknowledge the 95th anniversary of the Atmore Lions Club. The 35 in attendance also included special guests Past District Governor Bobby Ziglar, Past District Governor and Council Chair Linda Ziglar, sponsor of the Escambia County High School Leo Club Barbara Whatley, and Leo president…

Patty Davis displays presidents’ plaque By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met February 1, in the Mayson Auditorium of Atmore Community Hospital with President Lion Chuck Brooks presiding. Lion Chuck also gave the blessing and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.The Lions largest fundraiser, the annual golf tournament, will take place at the Atmore Country Club on Saturday, February 25. Shotgun will begin…

Hilda Brantley displays her grandfather’s pocket notebook – one of her inspirations By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News Gamma Omega chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International met February 2, in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church.Chapter president Nancy Karrick presided. Evelyn Bilbo presented the devotion.The main item of business was the upcoming eyeglasses drive in the Atmore schools the week of Valentine’s Day. Members picked up the…

Some ECMS students with Snagg, i-Ready mascot Special to Atmore News To help teachers determine students’ needs and monitor progress, teachers in Escambia County public schools use i-Ready, an online program for reading and/or mathematics.Recently, students at Escambia County Middle School performed so well on their winter assessment, they were rewarded with a trip to Wind Creek Cinema and were treated to a movie, popcorn. The school took 121 seventh-…