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NHS wins over Jay
By LIBBY PUGH News Sportswriter Victory … oh how delightful it is! The Northview Chiefs took on the Jay Royals this past Friday night on the Chiefs turf. The Chiefs started strong and defeated the Royals. With a final score of 41 to 7, it was safe to say the Chiefs were committed to beating the Royals. Although the Royals received the ball to start the game, their drive ended…
EA rolls past Springwood; advances to AISA semifinals
EA’s defenders swarm a Springwood player during last Friday night’s game. BY JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter If things continue as they have over the past few weeks, Escambia Academy could be on the way to another Alabama Independent School Association state championship appearance. Landon Sims and Bubba Nettles again led the way as the Cougars rolled past Springwood School 48-8 last Friday, November 6, in the first-round action of the…
What America said
Bradley Bryne U.S. Congressman Election Day has come and gone. Despite the fact that multiple national news sites have “called” the presidential election, court cases and recounts are going forward in several states where the margin is less than 1 percent, and we don’t yet “know” who was elected president. By Federal law, all election disputes must be resolved by December 8 and presidential electors must meet and cast their…
Ribbon cutting
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Neesta’s Holistic Alternatives Friday, November 6. Chamber board members and officers joined business personnel for the occasion. Shown are, from left, front at the ribbon, Erin Crawford, Robbie Crawford, Kaitlyn Hunt; back, Anna Norton, Ruthie Stephens, Erin Hankins, Stephanie Walker, Emilee Waters, David Dobson.
‘Angel on earth’ foots bill for groceries, toys
From left, Tyler, and Emily, Lucas pose with the gifts. By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Until about a week ago, Katherine “Khaki” Bell might or might not have believed that angels walk the earth. Now she has proof that they do. Katherine, who lives in the Nokomis area, checked her purse before she entered Atmore’s Walmart around 4 p.m. last Thursday, November 5, to make sure she had enough…