Atmore News

10 vie for DYW title
News Staff Report Ten young ladies are vying for the title and college scholarships in the Escambia County Distinguished Young Women, a national scholarship program, which will be held Saturday, July 27, 6:30 p.m., Woodfin Patterson Auditorium on Brewton campus of Coastal Alabama Community College. Tickets are available from any participant for $10 each and will be available at the door the night of the program for $15. Distinguished Young…
MT honored by industry magazine
Special to Atmore News “Manufacturing Technology Insights” recently featured Muskogee Technology (MT) as one of their Top 10 Machine Tool Solution Providers in their May issue. “This year’s Top 10 Machine Tool Solution Providers recognition confirms that Muskogee Technology has evolved as an industry leader in the machine tool sector, and their commitment to hard work and dedication to achieve superior manufacturing outcomes is evident in their finished products, and…
Hanging out… waiting for a home
Today is the “purrfect” day to adopt a kitten or two. The Atmore / PCI Animal Shelter has numerous precious cats and kittens available for adoption. These fun and fantastic felines are up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a $60 adoption fee, which includes spay / neuter. Please make plans to come meet these precious, fun, furry felines Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30…
Player protection has evolved through the years
One thing that has occupied the collective mind of the sports world, especially in recent years, is injury prevention. With football season racing toward us, I tracked back into my history research for some facts on the game and the equipment used to play it. Helmets, shoulder pads, buttocks pads, leg pads, hip pads, elbow pads, knee pads and mouth pieces are all just a few of the vital equipment…
Cougars fighting heat again after week off
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Despite extremely high temperatures Escambia Academy’s football team returned to the practice field on Monday after a short break. The Cougars had last week off but scrambled back into the weight room this week to pick up where they had left off in their preseason conditioning and training. “After five days off, the guys are right back into the groove of things,” head coach Hugh…