Year: 2024

Atmore News

EA narrowly beat by Jackson
By TRAVIS ANDREWSNews Sports Writer The Escambia Academy Cougars traveled up to Jackson, Alabama to begin their 2024 season by facing the Jackson Academy Eagles on Friday, August 30.The Cougar captains Eli McElhaney, Logan Madden, and Traegan James met with the referees and Jackson’s captains for the coin toss and lost with Jackson choosing to receive.The Eagles quickly made their first touchdown with a 16-yard carry, and made the extra…
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago
Blue Devils overwhelm Monroe Co. in home opener
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Escambia County High’s Blue Devils built a 19-0 halftime lead, then added a third-period score and a fourth-quarter tally to overwhelm visiting Monroe County 33-8 last Friday, August 30.Quarterback Jamarion Robinson passed for 110 yards, most of it on two touchdown hookups to Marrion Hooks, and ran for another touchdown to help lead the way in the team’s home opener.The one-two running punch of Tai…
by Don Fletcher access_time1 year ago
Alabama Idol Karaoke Contest finale
Eight contestants competed for the grand prize on finale night, from left, front, Shannon Peery, Danny Protsman, Brandon Donerson, Katie Stokes, Christin Norton; back, Jeremy (Bullfrog) Ward, Chief Peters, Simon Bush. Brandon Donerson, Jeremy (Bullfrog) Ward, and Shannon Peery Special to Atmore News Brandon Donerson was the grand prize winner on finale night of the Alabama Idol karaoke contest after a sing-off with Jeremy (Bullfrog) Ward and Shannon Peery. Ward…
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago
Karrick hosts Cuba-theme luncheon
From left, Linda Ellison, Mary Flo Williams, Cathy Irby, Laura Davis, Carol May Special to Atmore News Ladies from the Mobile and Ft. Mims Daughters of the American Revolution chapters met at the home of Nancy Karrick on August 23, for a gastronomical trip to Cuba.The ladies were greeted by a 1958 vintage car belonging to Ronald Mosley, who graciously loaned it for a photo op for the ladies.The table…
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago
Gulf Winds donates to Area Agency on Aging
At the check presentation, from left, Sha Gilchrist, Amy Bell, Shelia Brown, Lee Ann Allen, Charlotte Purvis, and Jarrell Flanders. Special to Atmore News Recently, Gulf Winds made a donation to the Escambia County Area Agency on Aging in Atmore. Gulf Winds Credit Union’s charitable arm donated $5,000 to support the agency’s ongoing work to provide local seniors with opportunities to socialize, access nutritious meals, and receive vital supportive services.The…
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago