March 9, 2022 - Page 4 of 5

Sherry Digmon

Readers at Rachel Patterson

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…

EA boys finish first in track meet

By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The 2022 Escambia Academy Cougars’ field and track season is well under way. EA kicked off with a bang as the boys track team posted a first-place finish during the Rebel-Cat Invitational held recently at the University of Montevallo Monday, February 28.The EA team gained a first-place finish during the meet, earning 218 points during the win. Lee-Scott Academy finished second with 107 points and Banks…

Lions Club golf tournament Saturday, March 5

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.

Food scores released

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,…

Joyce Petty celebrates 30 years

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…