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Obituaries, week of November 2, 2022
William Odell McGee Mr. William Odell McGee, age 50, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at his home in Poarch, Ala. He was born in Garland, Texas and resided in Corsicana, Texas before moving to Atmore, Ala. area in 2006. He was a member of Robinsonville Baptist Church, and proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians where, he was employed with them for a number of years. He…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Sec. Merrill to honor Rep. Alan Baker
Special to Atmore News Secretary of State John H. Merrill announces the date of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) award ceremony that will be held in honor of State Representative Alan Baker.The NASS Medallion Award Ceremony for Rep. Baker will be held Monday, October 31, 3:30 p.m., Escambia County Courthouse, Brewton.This award is given by Secretaries of States across the nation to honor individuals, groups or organizations…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Heavily damaged
A Cessna Golden Eagle 421-B aircraft sits nose down on the apron of Atmore Municipal Airport, at the spot it came to rest Sunday (October 23) after its pilot reportedly misread the area while parking it. According to airport employee “NASCAR Ron” Moye, the plane spun around when it hit a patch of sand and wet grass, causing its nose tire to collapse and both engines to make contact with…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Cougars roll over Rebels
By PATRICK BYRDNews Sports Writer The Cougars of Escambia Academy made the haul to Toxey, Alabama to take the field against the South Choctaw Academy Rebels, Friday night, October 21. The teams last went head-to-head in the 2019 season when the Cougars traveled to the Rebels to take home the 47-0 win.The Cougars have finished region play for the season with a 1-3 record, finishing #4 in AISA Class II…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Northview beats Marianna, remains undefeated
By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer The Northview Chiefs brought home yet another win last Friday night, October 21, in Marianna. The Chiefs are undefeated so far this season with an impressive record of 8-0. Even with a near three-hour bus ride, they still managed to have a final score of 43-14.The Chiefs received the ball first. Jamarkus Jefferson started off the night strong with a first down. Shortly after, quarterback…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago