Atmore News

ACH partners with Montgomery Radiology Associates
Special to Atmore News Atmore Community Hospital (ACH) has partnered with Montgomery Radiology Associates, which will be providing imaging and interventional services to ACH with 24/7 coverage to assist the hospital’s radiology department as of February 27. “We couldn’t be more pleased with the partnership with Montgomery Radiology Associates,” ACH Interim Administrator Suzanne McGill said. “One of the biggest needs of any hospital or medical facility is radiology services and…
Bulldogs blow past Tigers, improve to 3-1
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter J.U. Blacksher’s Tucker Spence struck out seven batters in three innings and scored three runs to help lead the Bulldogs past Monroe County 13-3 last Friday, February 28. Spence threw 47 pitches and faced 14 batters during the game, walking none and only having one hit and run against him. At the plate, Spence went 3-for-3 with three runs scored and three stolen bases. Freshman…
ECHS claims first win in heated contest
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter The Escambia County High varsity Blue Devils defeated Mattie T. Blount High School 10-5 in a heated, two-inning game last Thursday, February 27. Nate Crenshaw was on the mound for ECHS during both innings, striking out four and giving up five runs. Keon Malone scored two runs for the Blue Devils and led the team in batting with two hits and four stolen bases. Lebron…
Bell, Cloud combine for perfect game; EA sweeps twin bill from Lighthouse
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Chase Bell and Cameron Cloud combined to pitch a perfect game in the opener as Escambia Academy swept a February 29 double-header against Lighthouse Christian Academy at Tom Byrne Park. The Cougars won each game by a 12-0 score, and each game lasted just three innings. Bell started on the mound and pitched two innings during the first game, striking out five. Cloud took over…
Bethel UMC undergoes changes
In late December, Bethel United Methodist Church became a mission church, also known as a preaching station, in the Baypines District of the United Methodist Church. “Peaching station” sounds very John Wesleyan. Wesley was, of course, the founder of methodism. Members voted to make this change from being a full connectional church for financial reasons. It had nothing to do with the split that may come in the denomination later…