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Blacksher wins big over Choctaw Tigers
By JOSEPH ODOM News Sports Writer The J.U. Blacksher Bulldogs seemed to have found their groove this past Friday night, Sept. 14, with a runaway game against the Choctaw County Tigers. To start the game Blacksher kicked the ball off to the Tigers. The Tigers returned the kick to their own 30-yard line. After a very short drive of only 5 plays the Tigers turned the ball over to the…
Northview falls to Blountstown
By LEXXI BAGGETT News Sports Writer The Northview Chiefs started off with 19 points in the first half this past Friday night, Sept. 14, but it just wasn’t enough to seal the win against Blountstown Tigers in a final 35 to 19 match-up. The Chiefs, who are now 2-2, are known for resilience, however, and will go down fighting as they prepare for this week’s game as well! Quarterback senior…
Cougars handle Patrician
By PAOLO GORME News Sports Writer The Cougars traveled to Butler, Ala. to face the Patrician Academy Saints Friday, Sept. 14. These two teams have met 13 times before Friday night’s game and the Cougars won only one of those games. These two teams have not played each other since 2011. This year’s Cougars ended that losing streak and took home an easy 35-7 win over the Saints. EA scored…
Event tickets available at Atmore News
Taste of the South is Thursday; GECA, Ribs, Raffle comin’ up News Staff Report At Atmore News, there’s a sign in the window saying this office is the Atmore Ticket Master. If you’re planning to attend one or more events in the area, you may want to check on your tickets here, kind of like a one-stop shop, at 128 S. Main Street. Tickets are available for the following: *…
Obituaries for the week of September 16, 2018
Henry Raymond “Pop” Robbins Mr. Henry Raymond “Pop” Robbins, age 81, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018 in Century, Fla. He was a native and life-long resident of McDavid, Fla. He was a brick mason by trade and an avid fisherman. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Stella Robbins; one son, Ricky Robbins; wife, Margaret Louise Nicholas; two brothers, James…