Month: February 2021

Atmore News

Rev. Monroe and Sis. Nora Tucker honored
The cars lined up at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church Sunday afternoon, February 14, at the appointed hour. The caravan made its way to the home of the Rev. Dr. Monroe and Sister Nora Tucker as they were honored with the Pastor and Wife 37th Year Love Celebration sponsored by the Mt. Olive congregation. COVID-19 made this year’s event a drive-through rather than the traditional service for the couple.
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Pumping iron
NHS’s Carach lifts way into girls state match Naudia Carach By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Northview High School weightlifter Naudia Carach recently became the first NHS female in three years to earn a shot at the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 1A weightlifting title. Carach, daughter of Sheena and Jacob Carach of Bratt, Fla., earned the opportunity by placing fourth at the FHSAA 1A regionals in Live Oak, Fla.…
by Josh Frye access_time4 years ago
Ribbon cutting
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Victory Professional Development Center Friday, February 12. Chamber board members and staff, friends and family joined the owners and employees for the occasion. Shown are, from left, Noah Graham, Emilee Waters, Jessica Byrd, Dr. Suporior Campbell, Leo Campbell, Mayor Jim Staff, and Anna Norton.
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Rams in PCC’s Final Four
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Atmore Christian still has high championship hopes after defeating South Baldwin, 66-57, last Thursday, February 11, and sending the Rams into the Panhandle Christian Conference Final Four Tournament, which will be played at East Hill Christian in Pensacola, Fla. at 7:30 p.m. this Friday, February 19. “We are overjoyed with the opportunity to have the chance to win our first championship,” ACS head coach Tim…
by Josh Frye access_time4 years ago
EA knocks off Edgewood, plays Wed. for state title
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Escambia Academy’s basketball team is state championship-bound after a 56-25 romp past Edgewood Academy last Thursday, February 11, in the AISA Class AA Final 4 pairings. With first-year head coach Willie White at the reins, EA launched past Edgewood to earn a slot in the state title game against Macon East. The game was to be played at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 17, at Montgomery’s…
by Josh Frye access_time4 years ago