Year: 2023

Students at Rachel Patterson Elementary participated in the school’s 2023 Spelling Bee recently. Top spellers are LaRoyia Turner, left, first place, Ms. Beasley’s third grade class; and Jakobi Brown, right, runner up, Ms. Griffin’s third grade class. LaRoyia and Jakobi will represent the school in the district’s spelling bee. Other spelling bee participants were Ahnara Brown, Ms. Tingle’s third grade class; Brayleigh Staples, Ms. Edwards’ third grade class; and Kambrie…

Monday, February 6, the Atmore Chamber of Commerce Foundation presented a check to the Ernest Ward Middle School Fabrication and Engineering Academy. Students in the academy used the funds to pay for materials for picnic tables to be delivered to Rachel Patterson Elementary School Friday. Shown at the presentation at EW are, from left, front, students Christian Caraway, Allison Yoder, Brielle Garcia, Aidden Edmonson, Jayden Arrendondo, Bailey Burkette, Addison Parsons,…

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…