Day: February 2, 2022

Atmore News

Tuesday fire claims Fifth Avenue home
Atmore Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire Tuesday morning, February 1, at 510 Fifth Avenue in Atmore. When crews arrived, they found a home fully engulfed in flames. Poarch Creek FD was called in as were volunteers. No one was reported injured and the cause of the fire is yet to be determined. MedStar EMS and West Escambia Utilities also aided fire departments with on-scene support during the…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
South Alabama continues leading as an aerospace hub
Congressman Jerry Carl Whether it’s Austal Shipyard in Mobile, Fort Rucker in the Wiregrass, Maxwell-Gunter Airforce Base in Montgomery, or Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama’s contributions to our nation’s military strength and defense programs are critical to national security. South Alabama has been a hub of the aerospace industry for many years, and now – thanks to a partnership between Airbus and Lockheed Martin – we have the opportunity to…
by Submitted Article access_time2 years ago
Mt. Olive honors the Tuckers
Rev. Monroe and Sis. Nora Tucker The membership of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church invite all to worship with them as they commemorate their Pastor and Wife 38th Year Love Celebration in two services Sunday, February 13. Sunday morning, 11 a.m., message by Pastor Jimmy Prince, Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church.Sunday afternoon, 3 p.m., message by the Rev. Gordon Brooks, Old Ship Missionary Baptist Church.Organizers ask that you “please come praying…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
ACS Rams take a road trip – a long road trip
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Atmore Christian School Rams made a very lengthy road trip last week to compete in the Rosedale / Shekinah Invitational Basketball Tournament in Plain City, Ohio, but were unable to generate a win in three different games.According to ACS head coach Tim Battles, the trip was filled with its fair share of ups and downs, including the team bus breaking down – twice.“It was a…
by Josh Frye access_time2 years ago
EA captures area championship, advances to state
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter Escambia Academy is bound for the AISA 2A State Tournament as the number one seed after defeating Lowndes Academy, 33-30, for the AISA 2A Area Championship last Tuesday, January 25, on senior night.According to EA head coach Willie White, the win was a milestone and goal reached for the Cougars after having a slow start to the season with a number of players out due to…
by Josh Frye access_time2 years ago