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Support for local newspaper has rolled in from near, far
By News Staff While criminal charges continue to mount against Atmore News Publisher Sherry Digmon, support for the local newspaper — as well as Constitutional concerns — have continued to roll in, expressed by media outlets and journalism groups throughout the nation and beyond.Criminal complaints filed by District Attorney Steve Billy against Digmon and Don Fletcher, a reporter with the weekly publication, alleging they violated the secrecy of the grand…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Rebate checks to be mailed Dec. 1
Special to Atmore News Gov. Kay Ivey announced this week that the one-time tax rebates included in her 2023 budget will be on the way to Alabama residents beginning December 1.Ivey said the rebates — $150 for a single person, head of family or a married person who filed a separate return, $300 for a married couple who filed a joint return — are from the state’s historic budget surplus.…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Good food, sweet fellowship
The annual St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church Fall Festival held Nov. 3 and 4, provided plenty of both. The guys on the smokers have been working for several weeks getting Boston butts ready to sell whole or in sandwiches. Carl Anderson, Kharina Gorme and Mary McPherson worked inside Friday and Saturday manning the cash boxes as folks placed their orders filled by Jean Nisewonger and Cathy Staff. The process kept…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
EA put out of playoffs in LaFayette
By PATRICK BYRDNews Sports Writer The Escambia Academy football team traveled to LaFayette, Alabama, on Friday, November 3, to open the 2023 AISA AA playoffs against the Chambers Academy Rebels.Cougar captains Quinten Odom, Tyler McCants, and Charlie Sasser met with the referees and the Chambers captains for the coin toss. The Cougars won, deferring their reception to the second half.The Rebels made the first touchdown of the game with a…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
NHS falls to Walton
By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Staff Writer This past Friday night, November 3, the Northview Chiefs traveled all the way to Walton County, but they fell short in the game. With a final score of 54-14, it was a difficult night for the Chiefs. Nonetheless, they are still headed to playoffs at Jay this coming Friday!In the first quarter, Walton scored on the opening drive, making the score 7-0, with the good…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago