Atmore News

Perdido Raiders win second straight championship
Special to Atmore News The Perdido Raiders won their second straight championship recently, claiming the 2022 Baldwin County 1A football championship.The student athletes showed tenacity as they battled through the ups and downs of their season.The Raiders were led by head coach Vincent Coley and assistant coach Josh Overstreet. Notable standouts on the offensive side of the field were receiver Traegan James, who scored 12 touchdowns; quarterback Jerry Sellers, who…
Vin-Tiques receives grant
Scott Benton, left, Sandy Helton Special to Atmore News On October 6, Main Street America and American Express announced the fourth round of recipients for the Inclusive Backing Grant Program. Vin-Tiques in Atmore was among the winners.The program, presented by American Express, provides grants of $5,000 to small business owners who have been impacted by the pandemic recover and thrive. This round awarded 120 small business owners from across the…
Atmore man jailed for possession of meth
Knighten News Staff Report The Escambia County Detention Center website shows that an Atmore man was arrested October 5 on a felony drug possession charge.According to the website, 31-year-old Daren Junior Knighten was booked into the jail around 8:41 p.m. by an Alabama State Trooper on one count of possession of methamphetamine.Jail records show that Knighten remained in the facility Monday, October 10, as midday approached.No other details of the…
CACC adult ed program donates to young students
Jonathan Barnes and Sara Stallworth News Staff Report Coastal Alabama Adult Education Program recently donated books, games and other unique items to all the pre-k, kindergarten, and first grade students in Escambia County, in honor of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.Shown delivering items at one of the schools are Jonathan Barnes, Career Coach and Ready to Work Instructor, and Sara Stallworth, Adult Education Instructor.“Thanks to all the principals…
NHS wins big over Blountstown
By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer The Northview High School Chiefs had yet another great win on the road last Friday night, October 7, in Blountstown. Even though it was a long ride for the Chiefs, their performance did not falter. With a final score of 49-0, it is safe to say their season is continuing to look promising. Northview is currently undefeated with a stellar record of 6-0.In the first…