Atmore News

Mt. Olive plans special services
Pastor Dr. Monroe Tucker Jr. and the congregation of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church invite all to join them in their upcoming homecoming and revival services.Homecoming will be held Sunday, October 24, 3 p.m. The Rev. Gregory Sanders, pastor of Mt. Gillead Baptist Church in Atmore, will bring the message.Revival services will be held Monday through Wednesday, October 25 through October 27, 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Timothy Woods, pastor…
NHS loses close one
By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sportswriter Wow, last Thursday night, the Northview Chiefs played one of their best games of the season against the Baker Gators! This past week, the Chiefs went against one of the best teams on their schedule in Baker, and they did not come home without putting up a fight. The Chiefs ended up losing by one point, in overtime, caused by a 2-point conversion by the Gators.…
Cougars continue win streak, knock off Knights
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter Escambia Academy is keeping the win streak alive after downing the Tuscaloosa Academy Knights, 21-6, last Friday, September 24. The win however, was not an easy one for the EA Cougars.During the first play of the game, EA’s JaDaniel “Bubba” Nettles attempted to create big yardage, but was stopped when he fumbled the ball. Tuscaloosa recovered the fumble and took over. After shutting down the Knights’…
Blue Devils get first win of the season
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter After a long time coming, the Escambia County High Blue Devils can finally breathe a sigh of relief after the team’s long losing streak came to an end last Friday, September 24 with a, 42-0, win over the Monroe County Tigers. According to ECHS head coach Scott Mason, the win was a long waited for relief.“It is a great feeling,” Mason said. “We can finally take…
Swine program registration set
Escambia County 4-H is hosting swine program registration Monday, October 18, 6 p.m., Escambia County Extension Auditorium, 175 Ag Science Drive, Brewton.This mandatory meeting will include the following information: Cost of the programHow to house your livestockNutrition and animal health needsImportant datesAt the conclusion of the meeting, attendees should be prepared to make a decision on participation and pay fee of $100.Registration is required to attend this meeting. To register,…