Atmore News

Scarecrows around town
The Chamber’s scarecrow contest has been under way for several weeks. The winners will be announced at Williams Station Day. Here are a few of the scarecrows around town. Along came a spider … at K-9 Kleaners. Atmore Flower Shop has a plethora of scarecrows – inside and outside. Ah, a massage at The Body Shop. The scarecrow at Atmore Public Library is, of course, reading a book. Even more…
Madison Prewett nominated for People’s Choice Award
Prewett News Staff Report The E! People’s Choice Awards is an American awards show, recognizing people in entertainment who are the favorites of the general public and fans, based on online votes. The show has been held annually since 1975, with winners originally determined using Gallup Polls until the switch to online voting in 2005. Madison “Madi” Prewett, daughter of Chad (director of operations for Auburn University’s basketball program) and…
Loss to Neal ends Blue Devils’ playoff hopes
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Escambia County High’s slim playoff hopes were crushed last Friday, October 16, as W.S. Neal walked away with a 20-9 victory over the visiting Blue Devils. Despite strong performances from Brian Brown, James Whatley, Dezmun Crenshaw, Anthony McCants and Aaron Calva, ECHS fell short of this season’s target. “It hurts,” ECHS head coach Scott Mason said. “We came in with the goal of being in…
Jason Pilger Chevrolet contributes to ECHS football program
Special to Atmore News Jason Pilger Chevrolet of Atmore is partnering with Escambia County High School football on the Chevy Youth Sports program. The partnership features a one-time monetary contribution to assist Escambia County High School Football with registration fees, equipment costs, facility maintenance and other administrative fees. The program also provides an opportunity for community members to earn additional funds for the league via a Test Drive fundraiser. “Being…