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Art show, awards ceremony for RPES ‘graduates’ Students whose artwork was chosen Best in Show display their winning entries. From left, Khloe Richardson, Addilyn Armentor, Jadore Smith, LaRoyia Turner, Nevaeh Howard, Jahlia Dawson, Arlaysia Pete, Keontae Wiggins , Evan Lewis. Art on display in Encore By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Seventy-nine fifth graders formally said goodbye to Rachel Patterson Elementary School (RPES) during the local school’s “See You Later Program,”…

When the dust settled in the First Baptist Church St. Jude Trike-a-Thon held last month, the top three fund-raisers were recognized. They are, from left, Lucas Coker, Anna Brantley Smith, and Ellie Donaldson. Total raised by all participants was $5,200.

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.