March 27, 2019 - Page 3 of 4

Josh Frye

Landon Mura

JUB’s ace pitcher ready to take skills to next level By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer Landon Mura is a young man of few words, until you mention baseball. The 17-year-old J.U. Blacksher pitcher struck out 18 batters in a single game just over a week ago to set a new school record. That is a tremendous feat for any pitcher, but Mura remains humble about his accomplishments. “I never…

Caring for the brave in the land of the free

It has been years in the making, but finally the veterans of our area will be able to get the care they have long deserved. On Monday, March 18th, I had the honor of participating in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new VA Outpatient Clinic located in Tillmans Corner. Many veterans from Southwest Alabama were on hand to witness the ceremony and tour the new facility. As someone who…

Where there’s smoke …

Firefighter Dee Guy sprays water on the engine compartment of a 1984 Subaru that caught fire last Wednesday, March 20, along East Sunset Drive in Atmore. AFD reports show that the driver told firemen he was driving the car when it “started smoking real bad.” When he pulled over, flames erupted and spread quickly through the vehicle, which was a total loss.

Leadership Atmore to host archery shoot

News Staff Report Leadership Atmore’s 2019 class will host an archery shoot this Saturday, March 30, at the vacant field next to Escambia County High School. Adults and children are invited to enter the competition, which will consist of a 10-target, 3D-animal archery shoot. The event is scheduled to last from 9 a.m. until noon. Entry fee is $5 per scorecard (individuals may shoot more than once, with the highest…

6 to be inducted into Hall of Fame

By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher Six outstanding citizens will be inducted into the Atmore Area Hall of Fame in April. They are Dr. Wil Baker, Robert Faircloth, Ann Gordon, Novy L. Hale, the Rev. Isaac Holt, and Wayne Stacey. The 14th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner is set for Saturday, April 27, 6 p.m., at The Club. Tickets, $25, each are available at Atmore News, 128 N.…