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January Special to Atmore News Taylor Rain “Rainy” January has been selected to serve as an Adjunct Professor at Alabama A&M University, beginning the Fall Semester 2023. She will serve as a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) professor.January continues to work as a Software Engineer in defense electronics with over seven years experience. She was a college intern for Redstone Arsenal Army Base. Also, she is a minority small…

Huxford student Arlayzia Dailey prepares to reel in a catfish. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A group of Huxford Elementary School (HES) students got an interactive lesson in fishing last week in a prelude to what will be the latest in a string of attempts to restore the park in 2,100-acre Little River State Forest to its former glory. Or to maybe take the restoration a little farther.“I’d like to…

Shown are The Chosen players with their fundraising check, their coaches and their guest of honor, MaryAnne Heathcock. Special to Atmore News This girls’ softball travel team that calls themselves The Chosen hit it out of the park on Saturday, August 19. The group consists of local girls from Atmore, Northwest Florida, and surrounding areas. They have dedicated their season to a player’s mother who is battling breast cancer. All…

Shown are, from left, front, students RobbieGrace Thomas, Rori-Kate McGhee, Demari Barnes, John Reese Booker, Brenten Hasting; back, Michele McClung, Leah Fuqua, Brenda Coker, Riley Stewart, Joe Coker. Special to Atmore News Local farmers Joe and Brenda Coker recently directed a $5,000 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to Huxford Elementary School. HES Principal Leah Fuqua said the funds will be used to purchase much needed instructional supplies for…

Brooke Marsh, left, and Ruth Robinson By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club held its last meeting of August on August 16, in the Mayson Auditorium at Atmore Community Hospital. Lion President Renee Hardy called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. The prayer was delivered by Gregg Akins. Ruth Robinson was introduced as a guest.Following lunch, the business meeting…