Atmore News

Blacksher wins close one over Southern Choctaw
By KATIE WIGGINS News Sports Writer The J.U. Blacksher Bulldogs came out on top in an area game against the Southern Choctaw Indians, winning 42-39, Friday, September 8. The Indians were plagued with 14 penalties throughout the game, while the Bulldogs had 6 penalties. The offensive captain for the game was senior Jacob Bowman. The defensive captains were seniors Dillan Baldwin and Taylor Graham. The first quarter was scoreless, but…
Chiefs fall to Seahawks
By LEXXI BAGGETT News Sports Writer The Northview Chiefs gave it their all, in spite of the threat from Hurricane Irma Friday night at South Walton High School; however, their all was not enough to defeat the Seahawks. With a score of 23 to 18, the Chiefs added another loss to this year’s shaky start, which is now 1 and 2. Not having the home turf advantage, the Chiefs still…
Pepsi named Business of the Month
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce select Pepsi Bottling Company of Atmore as Business of the Month for September. Shown at the presentation Thursday, September 7, are, from left, front, Jackson Breckenridge, Keyaira Wilson, Victoria Sawyer, Eboni Williams, Pate Robinson; back, Brandy Giger, Mallorie Beachy, Jordan Barnett, Pee Wee Bowens, David Adams, Myrna Monroe, Hooper Matthews III, Dale Matthews Ash, Cindy Matthews Colville, Jim Staff, Webb Nall, Wayne Harris, Ronnie…
Former law officer arrested for SORNA violations
An Atmore man who formerly worked in law enforcement has found himself on the wrong side of the law again. James Marzel Lewis Jr., 43, of a Jack Springs Road address, was arrested August 25 on charges that he committed two violations of the state’s Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA). Lewis saw his law enforcement career come to an end in July 2010 when, as a correctional officer…