Atmore News

Pollard-McCall’s playground creative makeover
Coach Keith Nall with a couple of students enjoying “new” equipment By RANDY TATANOSpecial to Atmore News This summer the playground at Pollard-McCall Junior High was a real blast.Sandblast, that is.That bright red, white and blue playground which greeted students on their first day has become a patriotic physical education magnet. But the playground isn’t new, just the result of a clever bit of remodeling.Randall Jackson was wrapping up his…
RP Students of the Month
The Rachel Patterson Elementary School Students of the Month for August are, from left, first row, Tyrell Waddell, Hussem Almatari, LaNiyah Staples, Aubree Robinson, Kian Cisneros, Kentlee Weekly, Camryn Watson; middle, Bryleigh Williams, Christopher Lowe, Devonte Lee, Kaylieb Sneed, Shade Stallworth, Lauryn Arnold, Everly Peacock; back, Brayleigh Staples, Kristyn Barron, Layla Riley, Jah’Liyah Dawson, August Bayne, Shabralei Hands, Derrick Brooks, LaTia Wright, Carter Smith. Not pictured are Annabella Riley, Mason…
Obituaries, week of September 7, 2022
Jonathan Derek Perry Mr. Jonathan Derek Perry, age 48, of Mobile, Ala. passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022.  He was born in Pensacola, Fla. to John McGhee and Carol Perry.  He found enjoyment as a professional residential painter.  He also loved to draw in his spare time. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lecie Jo McGhee and his brother, William Craig Barnhill, Jr. Mr. Perry is survived by his…
Northview rallies after halftime to beat Flomaton
Northview’s Jamarkus Jefferson (6) tries to get past Flomaton’s Will Smith (10). Click to view more photos By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer Last Friday night, August 26, the Northview Chiefs swept the Flomaton Hurricanes at their home stadium in Bratt, Florida, with a final score of 48-33. The stadium was nearly packed full with fans. People from both sides of the state line came out to support their teams. This…