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Atmore News

Trinity to celebrate ‘Blue Sunday’

Special to Atmore News On September 9, at 10 a.m., the Rev. Jeffrey A. Jencks will officiate at a Holy Eucharist “Blue Sunday” service for local area first responders. On the Sunday closest to 9/11, the Episcopal families of St. Anna’s in Poarch and Trinity in Atmore combine to honor emergency personnel as well as City of Atmore and PCI Tribal officials. This is the 12th annual Blue Sunday service…

Pine Barren hosting gospel bluegrass concert

Mark your calendar for an evening of gospel bluegrass. Pine Barren Baptist Church will host Alan Sibley and The Magnolia Ramblers Sunday, September 16, 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy old time gospel bluegrass music followed by fellowship and refreshments. For more information call Pastor Mike Harper 850-256-0530 or pianist Arelene Mack 251-359-3630. The church is located at 5270 Pine Barren Church Road, Highway 4, in Davisville.

EA Cougars lose to TA Knights

By PAOLO GORME News Sports Writer The Escambia Academy Cougars traveled to Tuscaloosa this past Friday, August 31, to face the Tuscaloosa Academy Knights. As the night went on, the Cougars fell 31-7. EA could not get anything going on offense with 64 yards of total offense, while Tuscaloosa scored 4 touchdowns with 388 yards of total offense. “Our execution on both sides of the ball and our blocking was…

Blue Devils register first 2-0 start since 2010 season

By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Although Escambia County High football coach Rico Jackson feels like his team still has a long way to go, he admitted that his team’s August 31 win over Class 5A Wilcox-Central went a long way toward restoring respectability to the long-stagnant ECHS program. “We did pretty good, but there are still some things we have to work on,” the second-year ECHS coach said after…

Blacksher strikes late but comes up short 21-22

By JOSEPH ODOM News Sports Writer The J.U. Blacksher Bulldogs fell just shy of victory at their first home game of the season this past Friday night, August 31, as they took on Prattville Christian Academy. Hopes were high for players and fans alike as the Bulldogs stormed the field. To start off the game the Bulldogs received the kickoff which was run back 30 yards by #17 JaDaniel Nettles.…