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CACC President Dr. Craig Pouncey, center, joined members working on the food drive By COASTAL ALABAMA STAFFSpecial to Atmore News Students throughout Coastal Alabama Community College donated money, goods, and services over the recent holiday season to positively impact 50 families in need, throughout Baldwin, Escambia, and Mobile counties.For more than 20 years, the local Pi Psi Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society has facilitated the annual food…

Kindergarten Ms. Dean A Honor Roll – Elijah Brooks, Grace Cross, Malachi Curry, Paisley Dorriety, Preston James, Keegan Kennedy, Zaryiah Oakley and Bryleigh Williams A/B Honor Roll – Javeon Holmes, Abel Stewart, Zy’niyah Walker and Khamyni Williams Ms. Brooks A Honor Roll – Karson Gaines, Keegan Gray, Fettler Harris, Tavarres Johnson , Treasure Jones, Dakayla Kidd, Devonte Lee, Jaylen Lewis, Christopher Lowe, Christina Rangel, Ka’Miyah Riley, Kaylieb Sneed and Kamden…

By MARY LEIGH OLIVER Special to Atmore News AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Cold winter days often keep many gardeners indoors. However, there is still much to do during the winter. Lucy Edwards, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System home grounds, gardens and home pests regional agent, says there is maintenance, evaluations and pruning for winter gardens. Maintenance Maintaining and pruning gardens is an important step to having success year-round. Edwards offers…

Special to Atmore News Calling all beekeepers! Registration for the 27th Annual Alabama Beekeepers’ Symposium is now open. The symposium is set for February 5 and 6. It will once again be held virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jack Rowe, a member of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System beekeeping team, said the team is excited to host the event and has a great agenda planned. “James Tew, a well-loved…

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. Lorell Wiggins: The Becoming by Nora Roberts  5 stars Sarah Hall: The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman  5 stars Anonymous: The Book Charmer by Karen Hawkins  5 stars Jan Hall: Rogue Asset by W.E.B Griffin  5 stars Susan…