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Martin Robinson Young Special to Atmore News The Fort Mims Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution announces the DAR Good Citizens from three area high schools. The students were selected from the Senior Class of each school based on qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism to an outstanding degree.The DAR Good Citizens for 2024-25 are Ana Chesley Robinson from Escambia Academy, Ariyana Gabrielle Young from…

Despite the inclement weather Tuesday, December 10, dozens of folks attended Johnson Quimby Funeral Home’s Candlelight Memorial Service. For some, this is the first event attended in the holiday season. For all, it’s a time to reflect on those who are no longer with us. Shown, Hazel Rolin lights a candle in memory of her husband of 65 years, Ardis Rolin, who passed away in June.

The ECHS Choir directed by Conrad Weber The ECHS Wind Ensemble, conducted by D.K. Grissett, prepares to perform By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher An evening of music was held Thursday, December 12, as the Escambia County Middle School Concert Band, the Escambia County High School Choir, and the Escambia County High School Wind Ensemble presented their winter concerts.Conrad Weber directed the choir in “Psalm 23 (I Am Not Alone)” with guest…

Lindsey Mitchell and Lainey Mitchell participated in their first state show with their BEW miniRexes at the Fur and Feather State Rabbit Show in Montgomery, Friday, December 6. Lainey, left, attends Flomaton High School, and Lainey, right. attends Flomaton Elementary School. Escambia County Extension Coordinator Millie Murphree is in the center. It was also Escambia County’s first time having a participant in this show. The Escambia County 4H Rabbit club…

The Rachel Patterson Elementary School Star Students for November are, from left, first row, Malachi Kilpatrick, Davion Wiggins, Khaza Mitchell, Trinity Jones, Kylen Wiggins, Kingston Williams, Keon Moton; second row, Adelaide Barrow-Knowlthon, Kimora Washington, Heavin Neasman, Dakayla Kidd, Lake’lyn Bogan, Gavin Mooney, Bryleigh Williams; third row, Omari Webb, Ryla Crayton, Cameron Brown, Justin Gross, Jayceon Dortch, Hazekiah George, Saveion Johnson. Not pictured are Chaynce Williams, Demonte’ Williams, Za’Miyrah Tate, Dacorian…