Josh Frye

Cougars close season with a shutout; look to playoffs
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Bessemer Academy Rebels were never allowed to cross the 50-yard line during last Friday’s (October 29), 64-0, shutout victory by the Escambia Academy Cougars during senior night. With the win, the Cougars wrap up the 2021 regular season with an overall record of 9-1 and a region record of 3-1 as they look to the playoffs.The Cougars scored early and often during the lopsided affair…
Halloween at ACH
ACH Complete Care Star Wars, from left, front, Dr. Layla Lunquist-Smith, Tina Roberson, Lydia Bonner, Whitney Buzbee; back, Tiffany Williams, Tara Porter The folks at Atmore Community Hospital always go all out in their costume and pumpkin contests.This year’s winner in the costume contest was ACH Complete Care with their Star Wars theme.Radiology took second place, and medical records came in third.In the pumpkin contest, the outpatient department took first…
McGhee honored at Recognizing Excellence Reception
Meredith McGhee with President Meadows Special to Atmore News Meredith McGhee was one of five students who received a medal to wear at graduation and a pin from Pensacola State College President Ed Meadows for being selected as a Presidential Scholarship recipient. The Recognizing Excellence Reception was held October 12 on campus at Pensacola State College. “There is nothing more important than recognizing good, successful and active students and all…
Yellow Hats donate to Pride
The Yellow Hat Society recently donated $500 to Pride of Atmore in the Take a Seat campaign for the Strand Theater. Shown at the presentation Tuesday, October 26, are, from left, Vasaroy Johnson, Bub Gideons (accepting for Pride), Paulette Johnson Wynn, Teresa Dees, Vonda Bynum, Janice Reynolds, Lillie Johnson (presenting the donation), Ruthie Adams, Doris Knight, Shelia Johnson-Williams. Not pictured are Ann Lawrence, Tonyaneka Gaskins, and Tovjivanese Wilkerson.