Day: March 24, 2021

Josh Frye

Sims, Bonds help gain win for Cougars
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Landon Sims drove in Randall Bonds to lead Escambia Academy past Abbeville Christian, 8-7, last Saturday (March 20), despite being outhit 12 to 7 by the Generals. The Cougars got things started early in the first inning when Randall Bonds knocked one out of the park during the first pitch of his at bat. Bonds’ homerun drove in 1 additional run and EA held a…
by Josh Frye access_time3 years ago
Session on Holy Spirit set at FBC
You’re invited to attend Samford University Ministry Training Institute’s upcoming session on the Holy Spirit, beginning Monday, March 29, and concluding Monday, May 17. Sessions begin at 6 p.m. in the fellowship hall, First Baptist Church, Atmore. The cost is $50. Instructor is the Rev. Tim Tew. The Holy Spirit is the most misunderstood person of the Trinity and yet his role is critical to our salvation, growth and work…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
COVID vaccine update
Monday, March 22, 2021 News Staff Report Beginning March 22, vaccine eligibility expanded to include phase 1c and people 55 years and older. The expansion to 1c includes people with high-risk medical conditions, additional critical workers, and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. People in phase 1a and 1b are also eligible to be vaccinated. The Alabama COVID-19 Vaccination Allocation Plan outlines the various phases, and is available here: www.alabamapublichealth.gov/covid19vaccine/assets/adph-covid19-vaccination-allocation-plan.pdf…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Protecting critical GOMESA revenues
Congressman Jerry Carl For the past 15 years, Alabama has benefitted significantly from revenues received through the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (GOMESA). The GOMESA program sets aside 37.5 percent of federal royalties from new Gulf oil and natural gas drilling leases for the four Gulf oil producing states – Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. The funds can be used for coastal conservation projects, coastal preservation projects,…
by Submitted Article access_time3 years ago
Shamrock Shuffle
Runners and walkers ready for the Shamrock Shuffle The inaugural Main Street Atmore Shamrock Shuffle was held Saturday, March 20. Winners were as follows: Ages 17 & under 1. Riley Brooks and Adeline Moore 2. Leah Cate Moore 3. Emma Kathlyn Powell Ages 18-49 1. Taylor Becton 2. Owen Moore 3. Jason Weber Ages 50 + 1. Don Metzler 2. Alan Ash 3. David Gehman Spirit Award: Ernie Digmon Main…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago