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Speaker Pam Pritchett, left, and Lion Billy Blair By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met Wednesday, May 7, in the Mayson Auditorium at Atmore Community Hospital. Club President Joyce Petty led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag and Lion Mike von Keyserling delivered the blessing. Pam Pritchett from Modern Woodmen of America and Roneka Gamble were introduced as visitors.Following lunch, Lions…

RP Star Students for AprilThe Rachel Patterson Elementary School Star Students for April are, from left, first row, Brooklyn Woods, Anastasia Taylor, Khloe Reynolds, Aubrey Lavana, Chase Millken, Jayceon Grace, Addison Hull; second row, Makinsley Martin, Aubree Robinson, Madison Hull, Madison Polk, Jadyn Flowers, Alvin Barragan, Ja’keiria Marshall, Khaleb Dortch; third row, Derrick Brooks, James Wilson, LaTia Wright, Melanie Owens, Christian Napoleon, Ayden Lowe, Emonii Craft. Not pictured: Carlos Lee…

A scholarship signing was held Friday, May 9, for Escambia Academy senior Brit Smith. This may a first for this area – he signed a rodeo scholarship for Cisco College in Texas. Several family members joined Brit for the signing at EA, from left, Connie Hale, Tracey Nelson, Liam Nelson, Brit Smith, Lia Smith, Miles Smith, Dean Smith.

News Staff Report Atmore City Council, sitting one member short, breezed through a three-item agenda during the panel’s Monday, April 28, meeting.With District 2’s Jerome Webster unable to attend the session, the remaining four council members:*Approved a restaurant retail liquor license for Who Dat Seafood Restaurant, scheduled to open soon;*Gave the green light to a request by James McNeil Sr. to hold a Juneteenth celebration on Thursday, June 19, at…