Atmore News

Pinewood Derby held
The race was on Tuesday, February 26, as Scouts gathered at First United Methodist Church for their annual Pinewood Derby. Participants are shown, from left, first place – Stephen Kidd (Webelos); second place – Samuel McIntyre (Tiger); third place – Natahaniel Gaston (Wolf); Buster Thompson (Wolf); Jamison Agerton (Bear); Jackson Sellers (Bear); Levi Crawford (Bear); Jeremiah Boykin (Tiger).    
ECMS artists to display work in county show
Escambia County Middle School recently held a school art contest. Winners were selected from various categories and their artwork will be sent to the Escambia County Art Show for display and final judging. The Brewton Council of the Arts is the sponsor of this countywide event. The following students will have their art work displayed: Akyrah Bradley, Elizabeth Mitchell, and Ava Penner. The public is invited to view the art…
RP Star Students
  It was a very busy day Friday, March 1, at Rachel Patterson Elementary School. A number of guests were at the school to help students celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday and Read Across America Day. It was also the day for the Star Students picture for February. Star Students are, from left, front, Marina McCurdy, Jayceon Lyons, Ripley Mummert, Trinity Washington, Noah Adams, Thing 1 (teacher Stephanie Mosley), Aden Perez…
Clifford and Cosmo need a home
Please say hello to adorable one-and-a-half-year-old brothers, Clifford and Cosmo. These boys are great with kids, love to play and have plenty of energy. Their mom is a Basset Hound and dad is an Irish Setter, which means these boys will not get much bigger than the 40 pounds they are now. Preferably they will find their “furever” home together since they are bonded best friends. Clifford and Cosmo have…
Order of Fuse program presented
By NANCY KARRICK Special to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met Wednesday, February 20, at Atmore Community Hospital. Lion Anne Hetzel gave the blessing, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Lion Shane Hadley was responsible for the program and introduced Jessica Wofford as the speaker. Wofford spoke on Order of Fuse, an organization which was founded in 2015 and is a group consisting of 125…