Atmore News

Escambia Academy claims first region win
By PATRICK BYRDNews Sports Writer The Escambia Academy Cougars visited unfamiliar territory for the first time in several weeks on Friday, October 7, as they travelled to Carrollton to face the Pickens Academy Pirates. This was also the Cougars’ first region game in several weeks; going into this game, the Cougars were 2-3 overall and 0-2 region.The Cougars had a rocky start upon entering the stadium when their charter bus…
Lions learn about loans
Bryan Chandler Special to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met Wednesday, October 5, in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church. Lions Club President Chuck Brooks presided and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. He also gave the blessing. Marlo Young was introduced as a guest to the 18 members and guests who were present.Lion Patty Davis introduced our speaker for the meeting, Bryan Chandler who is…
Murphree is new county Extension Coordinator
Shown at Extension Coordinators with coalition members at their recent meeting, from left, front, Anna Ellis Anthony Wiggins, Millie Murphree, Dale Ash; back, Shinora Redmond, David Dobson, Mayor Jim Staff, Emilee Craft. Not pictured is Sherry Digmon. By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Millie Murphree is the new County Extension Coordinator in Escambia County, stepping into the position vacated by Anthony Wiggins who is now the county coordinator in Monroe County. Friday,…
Alabama health organizations strongly encourage Alabamians to get a flu shot
The Alabama Department of Public Health, the Alabama Hospital Association, the Medical Association of the State of Alabama, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama are encouraging Alabamians to get a flu shot with the No Time for Flu campaign. Helpful information and additional resources to help stop the spread of the flu can be found on the No Time for Flu website at https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/flu/campaign.htmlThe Centers for Disease Control…
RP Star Students
The Rachel Patterson Elementary School Star Students for September are, from left, first row,Kingston Williams, Jahagan Wilson, Bryson Watkins, Karlee Scott, Travis Brown, Austin Bayne, Kimora Washington, Laylenn Staples; second row, Brooklyn Staples, Jesus Montalvo, Adalynn Hutcheson, Vera Fularz, ArYiel Pete, Paisley Dorriety, Byleigh Williams, Janell Frye, Jacob Frost; third row, Derrick Brooks, Mye Rodriguez, Melanie Owens, LaRoyla Turner, Tamarian Webb, Arlaysia Pete, Hezekiah George, Zaya Henderson. Not pictured is…