Month: September 2019

Atmore News

Mt. Gillead holding homecoming, revival
Mt. Gillead Missionary Baptist Church is holding their Annual Homecoming Service followed by their Fall Revival. Pastor Gray A. Bryant and the congregation invite all to Homecoming Sunday, September 22, 3 p.m., with the sermon by the pastor of Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, Mobile. Dinner will be served to everyone. The Fall Revival begins Monday night, but each night prior to the revival service, Mt. Pisgah Pastor Dr. Michael…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Chiefs give Baker a battle before dropping 14-12 contest
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Northview’s Chiefs fell short in a close contest for the second consecutive week, coming out on the short end of a 14-12 decision against the Baker Gators last Friday, September 13, bringing Northview’s season record to 1-2. Baker extended its regular season win streak to 32 games with the victory over the Chiefs. The Gators, who took advantage of five NHS turnovers, have not lost…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
JUB back on winning track
Bulldogs romp past Choctaw Co., 50-6 By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter J.U. Blacksher’s Bulldogs got back on the winning track last Friday, September 13, upping their season record to 3-1 with a 50-6 rout of Choctaw County. Quarterback K.D. Rabb led the Bulldogs offense, completing 6 of 7 pass attempts for 148 yards and two touchdowns. Backup quarterback Lathon Owens switched out with Rabb and completed 3 of 3 pass…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
Cougars romp past Gators for season’s first win
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Escambia Academy’s Cougars gained the first region win of the 2019 season last Friday, September 13, romping past the Clarke Prep Gators by a 38-14 score in Grove Hill. The Cougars started the scoring early when Tyrese Smith picked up a Clarke Prep fumble and went 12 yards into the end zone. Landon Sims tacked on the extra point kick, and EA took a 7-0…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
Indian stickball game scheduled
Bicentennial activity in Thomasville Special to Atmore News As a part of Alabama’s Bicentennial celebration, an authentic Indian stickball game will be played in Thomasville Saturday, Sept. 28. Creek Indians from the Poarch Tribe in Atmore and Choctaw Indians from the Mississippi Band in Philadelphia will participate in events that day. A Living History / American Indian Art and Food exhibit will be held at the Thomasville Civic Center from…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago