Atmore News

Escambia Academy claims first region win
By PATRICK BYRDNews Sports Writer The Escambia Academy Cougars visited unfamiliar territory for the first time in several weeks on Friday, October 7, as they travelled to Carrollton to face the Pickens Academy Pirates. This was also the Cougars’ first region game in several weeks; going into this game, the Cougars were 2-3 overall and 0-2 region.The Cougars had a rocky start upon entering the stadium when their charter bus…
Alabama health organizations strongly encourage Alabamians to get a flu shot
The Alabama Department of Public Health, the Alabama Hospital Association, the Medical Association of the State of Alabama, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama are encouraging Alabamians to get a flu shot with the No Time for Flu campaign. Helpful information and additional resources to help stop the spread of the flu can be found on the No Time for Flu website at https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/flu/campaign.htmlThe Centers for Disease Control…
RP Star Students
The Rachel Patterson Elementary School Star Students for September are, from left, first row,Kingston Williams, Jahagan Wilson, Bryson Watkins, Karlee Scott, Travis Brown, Austin Bayne, Kimora Washington, Laylenn Staples; second row, Brooklyn Staples, Jesus Montalvo, Adalynn Hutcheson, Vera Fularz, ArYiel Pete, Paisley Dorriety, Byleigh Williams, Janell Frye, Jacob Frost; third row, Derrick Brooks, Mye Rodriguez, Melanie Owens, LaRoyla Turner, Tamarian Webb, Arlaysia Pete, Hezekiah George, Zaya Henderson. Not pictured is…
ECHS Class of ’66 donates to POA
Inside the Strand, at the presentation, from left, Foster Kizer, Bub Gideons, Rita Salter, Mary Jane Schrock, Regina Gohagan, Judy Barnes By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher The Escambia County High School Class of 1966 made a generous donation to the Pride of Atmore Friday, October 7. The class raised $2,500 to purchase five seats in the Strand Theater which is being renovated.This class saw the Class of 1962 donate money for…
Obituaries, week of October 19, 2022
Louzine Cox Mosley  Mosley Mrs. Louzine “MeMe” Cox Mosley, age 90, of Bluff Springs, Fla., passed away Saturday morning, October 8, 2022, at her home. She was born March 25, 1932 in Sylacauga, Ala., moving to Bluff Springs as a child. She owned The Century Flower Shop for many years. Her faith in the Lord was her strength. She loved going to church and serving the Lord. She also loved and found…