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Blacksher strikes late but comes up short 21-22

By JOSEPH ODOM News Sports Writer The J.U. Blacksher Bulldogs fell just shy of victory at their first home game of the season this past Friday night, August 31, as they took on Prattville Christian Academy. Hopes were high for players and fans alike as the Bulldogs stormed the field. To start off the game the Bulldogs received the kickoff which was run back 30 yards by #17 JaDaniel Nettles.…

NHS Chiefs fall to FHS Hurricanes

By LEXXI BAGGETT News Sports Writer If school spirit could have won the game, Northview High School would have another victory under its belt. “Beat the Hurricanes” signs were around every hallway corner, and a garnet and gold decorated student body started showcasing itself as early as Monday morning, but obviously it takes more than that to end up as the scoreboard winners. Even with the home-field advantage, the…

Community Calendar for the week of August 26, 2018

Cub Scout Pack 275 is having a Roundup for boys in first through fifth grades on Tuesday, September 4, at 6:30 p.m., in First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The roundup is an informational event for potential Cub Scouts and parents. They may register to join the Pack at the roundup. Women of Distinction’s Annual Cancer Awareness Walk 2018 – “A Walk to the Park” – will be held Saturday,…

Celebrating 50 years

Calvin and Mary Jane Schrock will celebrate their 50th anniversary Sunday, September 2, with a reception hosted by their children. You’re invited to drop by Grace Fellowship Church from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The church is located at 1412 E. Nashville Avenue, Atmore. Please RSVP to jasonlisamiller@bellsouth.net or on the Facebook Event page.

Still together …after all these years

Special to Atmore News Today, August 29, marks a special day for three Atmore nurses. Nursing students Deborah Bishop, Eunita Faye Kyles and Tunya James Cooper graduated together as LPNs from Reid State Technical College on August 29, 1986. Kyles and Cooper distinguished themselves at graduation by receiving the Florence Nightingale award. Here they are, 32 years later, still working together at Atmore Nursing Center. Kyles is a treatment nurse.…