Atmore News

Johnson named practice administrator at ACH
Special to Atmore News Atmore Community Hospital (ACH) announced that Kathy Johnson has joined the hospital as the practice administrator for its three physician practices. In her new role, Johnson will have the overall administrative responsibility for ACH Med Plus, ACH Family Physicians and ACH Primary Care. “Kathy is filling the role recently vacated by Sherry Winczewski, who is pursuing other opportunities.” ACH Interim Administrator Suzanne McGill said. “We are…
Second Torrence signs with Bama
News Staff Report Northview (Dothan, Ala.) High student Jaala Torrence recently signed a softball athletic scholarship with the University of Alabama. Torrence, a 5’8” pitcher, first committed to the University of Alabama in 2017. Her father, Jeff Torrence, a graduate of Escambia County High School in Atmore signed with the Alabama Crimson Tide football team as a linebacker. He was a member of the 1992 championship team and played with…
Bulldogs left reeling, fall 30-20 in second round
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter J.U. Blacksher was knocked out of the AHSAA Class 2A state playoffs last Friday, November 15, suffering a 30-20 setback at the hands of powerful Reeltown High. JUB secured the second-round matchup with a 38-30 win over Abbeville the previous week. JUB received the kickoff to start the contest but was forced to punt away after a quick set of downs. The Rebels quickly drew…
Chiefs stung, 43-18, by Yellow Jackets
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Northview High’s championship hopes were cut short last Friday, November 15, by Vernon High, which knocked the Chiefs out of the FHSAA Class 1A, District 1 playoffs with a 43-18 win. Trent Peebles scored twice for FHS during the contest, and Mank Findley added a touchdown. The last time NHS and Vernon had met in the playoffs was in 2015, when the Yellow Jackets defeated…