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Obituaries week of October 18, 2023
Joe Frank Mims II Mr. Joe Frank Mims II, 72, of McCullough, Ala., passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023. He was born to Maston M. and Jorette Bowman Mims of Uriah, Ala. He was a l969 graduate of J.U Blacksher High School. He served 6 years in Army National Guard. He farmed all his life working lands in Monroe, Dallas, Baldwin, and Escambia counties in Alabama. Later in life he…
Deer season opens Saturday across Alabama
Special to Atmore News Deer season opens across Alabama this Saturday, October 14, and continues through January 15.White-tailed deer are Alabama’s most-hunted game animal. Officials expect that approximately 180,000 hunters will harvest over 300,000 deer in the state this fall.Escambia County is in Zone B. Most of the restrictions and dates for harvesting various genders are:Stalking (bow & arrow)*Oct. 14-24 — Antlered Bucks Only*Oct. 25-Feb. 10 — Either SexStalking (gun,…
ACS hosts volleyball regional this weekend
Special to Atmore News Atmore Christian School will host the Panhandle Christian Conference West Regionals volleyball tournament this weekend.The tournament will be played over two days — Friday and Saturday, October 13 and 14 — at the school gym (245 Tennant Drive), just off West Nashville Avenue.Action will begin at 4 p.m. on Friday, with ACS’s Lady Rams, who are 2-5 on the season, taking the court at 7 p.m.Admission…
NHS wins over Baker
By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer This past Friday night the Northview Chiefs traveled to Baker to battle against the Gators. With a final score of 28-0, it is safe to say that the Chiefs showed up and showed out this week.In the first quarter, Wyatt Scruggs, started as quarterback which was a change for their offense. This was a no scoring quarter for both teams, and the Chiefs had the…