Year: 2020

Don Fletcher

Crook’s new single could be ‘the one’
Crook By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer The first two songs Ricky Crook recorded after signing a contract with MC1 Nashville did well online, from Atmore to England, but got only nominal radio airplay. His third song, released just three weeks ago, is aimed at changing that. “What we decided to do was release a song that was a little more radio-friendly,” said Crook of “One More Beer,” his newest…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago
Anna Weber celebrates 96th birthday
Anna Weber and her children at the birthday celebration, from left, Joyce Suter, Velma Schrock, Mrs. Weber, Mary Jane Schrock, Jim Weber On Sunday, September 6, family and friends of Anna Weber celebrated her 96th birthday. Mrs. Weber was born in 1924 in Lebanon County, Penn. In 1962, Mrs. Weber, along with her husband Martin and seven children, moved from a dairy farm in Lancaster County, Penn., to the Atmore…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Huxford Elementary students honored
Honorable Hornets for the month of August were chosen by their teachers because they exhibit this month’s character trait of honesty. These students were rewarded Thursday, September 3, with a special snack time and a certificate. Honorable Hornets are, from left, front, Ava Baggett, Noah Stanford, Raylin Lambeth, Lexi Holland, Jesse Smedley, Izayah English, Sophia Rutherford, and Harmony Blackbear; back, Raley Worth, Dalyn Lambert, Jackson Odom, Heaven Li Hartley, Annsleigh…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Rabb returns, but JUB still falls short
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter J.U. Blacksher High’s Bulldogs are still in search of their first win of the season after being defeated by Monroe County, 26-22, last Thursday, September 3. Blacksher standout, K.D. Rabb returned to action this week, scoring three touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough. Rabb drew first blood, scoring on a 1-yard run, and Quarterback Lathon Owens fired a pass to Deon Hill for a successful two-point…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
Cougars down Patrician, gain first region win
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Bubba Nettles scored two touchdowns to help lead Escambia Academy past Patrician Academy, 49-24, last Friday, September 4. The win was the first in region competition for the Cougars as they advance to 2-1 for the season and 1-0 in region play. The Saints took an early 8-0 lead after scoring on a long pass and punching in a two-point conversion, but EA answered with…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago