Atmore News

NHS fall short in state championship;
Undefeated in regular season
By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer The Northview Chiefs wrapped up their previously undefeated season with a loss in the Florida 1R State Championship last Saturday, December 10, in Tallahassee against the Hawthorne Hornets. Although the Chiefs did fall short of the state title, they were the first undefeated team in Northview’s history during their regular season with a record of 10-0, and their final record being 13-1. Not only were…
New arrivals at the library
Check out the new arrivals at Atmore Public Library. Patrons rate new arrivalsSeveral patrons are sharing their opinions of the new books they’ve read. Five stars is the top rating. Dale Ash: If You Only Knew by Kristan Higgins  5 stars Gay Drew: Livid by Patricia Cornwell  5 stars Gay Drew: The Boardwalk Bookshop by Susan Mallery  4 stars Fiction    Red Winter by Tom Clancy A World of Curiosities…
Twilight Christmas Parade
First Place – PCI, Madagascar Second Place – Brooks Memorial Baptist Church Third Place – PCI Gaming, Christmas Vacation Judge’s Choice – K-9 Kleaners, Nightmare Before Christmas Biggest crowd, most entries News Staff Report A reported record crowd lined Main Street and numerous side streets last Saturday, December 10, for the Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Twilight Christmas Parade, reportedly the largest holiday caravan in city history.Estimates by city…
Obituaries, week of December 14, 2022
Gerald David Nall  Nall Mr. Gerald David Nall, age 57, born in Atmore, Ala. and a resident of Goodway, Ala., passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at his residence. He was a residential contractor. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Nall is survived by his wife, Kim Coley Nall of Goodway; his children, Melanie Diane (David) Odom of Saraland, Ala., Jordan Claire Nall of Goodway and Ripley…
Upcoming holiday concerts
News Staff Report Two concerts are coming up that are bound to entertain you and get you in the Christmas spirit.Band director Hayley Cockrell will conduct the Escambia County High School and Escambia County Middle School bands in their Christmas concert Thursday, December 8, 6 p.m., in the ECHS Hodnette Auditorium.Admission is free.Hayley encourages everyone to dress in festive Christmas attire.The newly formed Atmore Area Youth Choir, under the direction…