Atmore News

Crawfish cash
Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce officials presented on September 10 a check for $350 to Escambia County High School Band Director Hayley Cockrell, representing a donation by Kona Ice of all its proceeds from the recent Crawfish Crawl, with an additional donation from the Chamber. Cockrell said the money would be used to help purchase a new saxophone and to fund travel to various band competitions. Shown from left are…
Kona Ice honored
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Kona Ice as the Business of the Month for September. Shown at the presentation Monday, Sept. 10, are, from left, Chamber Executive Director Emily Harp, Frank Robinson, Guy Barton, Terry Robinson, Chamber President Brandy Giger, Chamber board member Myrna Monroe, Chamber executive assistant Brandon Beachy.
ECMS hosts blood drive
Special to Atmore News Escambia County Middle School and Future Business Leaders of America hosted their annual blood drive by LifeSouth August 21. The theme for this drive was “Giving the Good Life.” “One donation can save up to three lives and we’re hopeful by this turnout that indeed many lives were saved,” said ECMS Principal Debbie Bolden. “ECMS would like to thank LifeSouth for making the trip to Atmore…
Blacksher suffers another devastating loss
By JOEY ODOM News Sports Writer This past Friday, Sept. 7, J.U. Blacksher High School Bulldogs suffered another crushing loss of 40-15. Blacksher started the game with the ball on their own 29 but turned it over to Cottage Hill Christian just 4 plays into their possession. Cottage Hill Warriors took advantage of their first possession and put up 7 points with 6:47 left on the clock in the first.…
EA wins big over Clarke Prep
By PAOLO GORME News Sports Writer The Escambia Academy Cougars bounced back from a loss the week before to Tuscaloosa Academy. In their first region game, Friday, Sept. 7, they defeated the Clarke Prep School Gators 41-7. The Cougars’ ground attack was on full display headed by Pat McGhee. He rushed for 251 yards on 15 carries. Despite turning the ball over 4 times, EA still dominated the game. It…