Year: 2020

Atmore News

Lions host golf tourney
Special to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club held their major fund raiser of the year on Thursday, March 12, when they sponsored the annual Atmore Lions Club Golf Tournament. Eight teams competed at the Atmore Country Club for prizes and bragging rights. For the first time in memory, there was a tie for first place between Baldwin Pest Control and PHD Realty, both sporting a score of 57. Right…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
4-H growing Alabama’s future
By BRITTNEY KIMBER Special to Atmore News AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The numbers prove it. Alabama 4-H is helping members become healthy, caring and responsible young people in their homes and communities. With current enrollment at 161,937 with 3,346 clubs, the impact of 4-H is felt continually across the state. “It is through the hard work of our agents and volunteers in the field that we can achieve great results…
by Submitted Article access_time5 years ago
Puttin’ on a show
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher The Escambia County 4-H & FFA Calf Show & Sale was held Thursday, March 5, at Perdido Farms at Poarch. These young people have been working with their animals for months, preparing for the show and for the sale later in the evening. Exhibitors participated in the following categories: Senior Showmanship Class – Jason Davis, Isaac Bonam, Jacelyn Chunn, Mia Morris, Rowdy Rutherford, Trayce Sells,…
by Sherry Digmon access_time5 years ago
Red-hot Bulldogs 7-3 when season called to halt
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter J.U. Blacksher defeated St. Michael Catholic 10-4 last Friday, March 13, leaving the Bulldogs with a 7-3 record heading into Spring Break and the extended break due to the coronavirus pandemic. Tucker Spence started on the mound for the Bulldogs, giving up one hit on which St. Michaels scored two runs during the two innings he pitched. Freshman Josh Burkett stepped in then and pitched…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
Escambia Academy 15-6 after 3-2 tournament showing
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Escambia Academy’s baseball team went 3-2 this past weekend in a five-game series against five different teams. With a quick halt being called to athletic contests during the current coronavirus situation, the Cougars are happy to pause play on a high note, according to EA head coach Mike Sims. “The three wins puts us at a 15-6 record at the pause,” Sims said. “The guys…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago