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At the Court of Honor, from left, James Lee, Judson, Cindy Lee, and Judson’s grandparents Jackie and Billy Darby By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Judson Lee attained membership in an elite group Sunday afternoon, February 25, as the Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held for him.Several Scout leaders from the area spoke about the importance of Scouting and Judson’s accomplishments.“It takes hard work and dedication,” Scoutmaster Wade Hartley said. He…

Participating in the class were Carrissa Lee, Crystal Hernandez, Sandra Brown, Tonya Brown, Roslanda Henderson, Jenifer Allen, Lexi Stallworth, Tyann Stallworth, Lakeshia Mobley, Michaeline Deese, Teresa Martin, Yolanda Webster, Danny Rolin, Mark Payne, Kevin Reaves, Danny Fountain. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Eleven local ladies served notice last weekend that they were preparing themselves to better protect themselves and their loved ones in the event of an emergency.The group were…

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Despite a concerted effort by senior Stephen Williams and sophomore Cleo Bolar Jr., Escambia County High’s Blue Devils came up 2 points short in their quest for this year’s AHSAA Class 4A boys basketball title.ECHS, last year’s state runner-up, fell to top-ranked Jackson three times during the regular season (the last two by 18 points each), but almost pulled off what would have been one…

Check out the new arrivals at Atmore Public Library. Patrons rate new arrivalsSeveral patrons are sharing their opinions of the new books they’ve read. Five stars is the top rating. Debra Swartzendruber: Loves Journey in Sugarcreek Series by Serena Miller – 5 stars Myrna Monroe: The Little Liar by Mitch Albom – 5 stars Myrna Monroe: Kinfolk by Sean Dietrich – 5 stars Rene’ Bunch: Holmes, Marple & Poe by…

Special to Atmore News All Escambia County, Alabama, students in grades 7-12 have been invited to participate in the upcoming Escambia County Beef Cook-off, which will take place at 5 p.m. this Friday, February 23, at Flomaton High School.The winner and a runner-up will be selected in each of two age divisions. The Junior Division includes students in grades 7-9; those in grades 10-12 will compete in the Senior Division.This…