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Rachel Patterson Elementary School students, parents, staff and partners collected 978 canned and non-perishable food items during this year’s Christmas Canned Food Drive, the school’s third annual drive. The donated food weighs a total of 1,200 pounds (6 tons). Mrs. Emmons’s second-grade class collected 106 items to lead the way for the second straight year and win a pizza party. Mrs. Johnson’s second-grade class collected the second-most items, 98, and…

Recognize and get medical attention if symptoms occur Special to Atmore News Staying warm, keeping well informed and taking extra precautions is extremely important during times of extremely cold weather, such as the coming days when below freezing temperatures are predicted. Everyone should remember to lower risks of cold-weather health problems by dressing in multiple layers to help retain body heat, limit time outdoors, and remove wet clothing immediately.When exposed…

Special to Atmore News Atmore residents who weren’t able to fill a shoebox for the recent Operation Christmas Child campaign before the local collection center closed, can still help send the message of God’s love to children around the world.While Atmore-area volunteers celebrate the success of this year’s local project, the organization announced that there is still time to share hope and love with children overseas by packing a gift-filled…