Atmore News

EA falls to Banks Academy
By PATRICK BYRDNews Sports Writer The Escambia Academy Cougars traveled to Birmingham to face off against the Banks Academy Jets at Briarwood Christian School Friday, September 8. This marked EA’s second region game of the season.Cougar captains Quinten Odom, Ty McCants, and Zeke McElhaney met at midfield with the Jets captains and referees for the coin toss before the game. The Cougars won, electing to receive the ball to start…
Chiefs lose to Aggies
By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer This past Friday night, September 8, the Northview Chiefs traveled to Cantonment to battle against the Tate Aggies. Unfortunately for the Chiefs, they came up short with a final score of 42-14.In the first quarter, the Aggies received the ball on kick-off. Soon after, Tate’s Andre Colston ran the ball into the end zone for the first touchdown of the night. The extra point was…
Dennis joins the Sound of the South
Judah Dennis of Atmore became a member of the prestigious “Sound of the South” Marching Band at Troy University during the Fall 2023 semester.The “Sound of the South” Marching Band is a precision collegiate ensemble that has developed a national reputation for its quality musicianship and its exciting arrangements and innovative field productions. The “Sound of the South” is the largest student organization on campus, boasting numbers more than 300…
Byrd selected to UA Early College Summer 2023 Director’s List
Patrick Byrd of Atmore was among students enrolled in UA Early College during Summer Semester 2023 at The University of Alabama who were named to the director’s list with an academic record of 3.6 or higher.The director’s list recognizes students enrolled in classes through the UA Early College program which allows high school students to get a head start on their college courses. High school sophomores, juniors and seniors enrolled…