Atmore News

Lions hold fundraisers
By NANCY KARRICK Special to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met on March 17 in the Mayson Auditorium at Atmore Community Hospital. President Lion Brandy Giger called the meeting to order and Lion Nancy Karrick gave the invocation and blessing. The group joined in saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Golf tournament chairman Taylor Lee reported that nine teams participated in the tournament with 54 signs sold.…
PCI donates to ECHS Baseball
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians donated $1,250 to the Escambia County High School baseball program last week. Shown with the check Thursday, March 18, are members of the baseball team, from left, front, Labron Hooks, Ja’corie Nickson, Cameron Riley, Quayon Mccants, Jamarion Robinson; middle, Hasten Dean, James Gibson, Trajan Hollinger, Donovan Robinson, Brandon Dean, Michael Merchant; back, Anthony McCants, Jacarian King, James Whatley, Tyjerrious Malone, Coach Roland Hall.
PCI donates to ECHS softball
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians donated $1,250 to the Escambia County High School softball program last week. Shown with the check Thursday, March 18, are the Lady Devils, from left, front, ZyKeria Stallworth, Nataziana Staples, Jakayla Roberts, Jykeria Wilson; back, Breanna McGowan, Alihyana Etheridge, Zoe Moorer, Zahria McCants, Corteyia Martin, and Coach Stephanie Buitron.
Rams drop lead; downed by Cougars
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Despite a strong start to the game, Atmore Christian’s softball team was unable to hold a commanding lead and gain the win over Escambia Academy last week as the Lady Rams fell, 22-12, against the Lady Cougars squad Tuesday evening (March 16). “We did not hit like we should have,” ACS head coach Bethany Albritton said. “If we cannot hit, we cannot score.” With the…
ECHS drops three
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter After struggling to gain a win earlier this season, Escambia County High School’s baseball team finally dug themselves out of a dark, winless hole to gain some light just under 2 weeks ago. On March 17, the Blue Devils not only ended the winless drought, but also gained a second-place position within the AHSAA Class 4A, Region 1 standings. Last week however, found a different…