Dora’s varsity girls and boys cross country teams snagged second place in the Oct. 5 Conway Invitational cross country meet where 12 teams competed. Pictured, from left, back row: Treyton Rogers, Josiah Ward, Daniel Tomlinson, Joshua Nold, Taber Walker, Wilson Masters, Carson Howard, Cade Nold, Jeffrey Mills, Lathan Smith and Coach Sheree Nold. Front row: Shelby Causey, Kayden Jones, Chloe Barton, Emma Martin, Isabelle Martin and Mia Gray.

Lutie student Dakota Waterman holds a squid for Bayleigh Guidry to examine at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab during a recent visit with Lutie School. Classmate Robby Dickman, holding the phone, took photos of the marine animal during their time at the lab.

Doris Baten accepts an award commemorating 50 years of service with the National Weather Service at a ceremony held in Springfield on Saturday, Sept. 16. As part of the ceremony, Doris had the honor of releasing the day’s weather balloon.