Atmore News

Benefit set for Respresses
On October 1, Tyler and Ashley Respress were involved in a terrible vehicle accident in Walnut Hill. They sustained long-lasting injuries. Cowgirls 4 Community is holding a barrel race and benefit to raise funds for them. The event will take place Sunday, November 12, Carol Hodgeson Covered Arena in Bay Minette. Cowboy Church will start things off at 10 a.m., with exhibitions, grand entry, Pee Wee (8 and under) from…
Cougars beat Bessemer
By PAOLO GORME News Sports Writer The Escambia Academy Cougars ended their regular season on the road at Bessemer Academy. The Rebels are a familiar foe dating back to 2014 when the Cougars lost in the regular season but prevailed in the state championship game that same season. Friday night’s game was a wild one. The contest was won by EA 34-27. Each team’s offensive success came from the run…
Blacksher loses to Leroy
By KATIE WIGGINS News Sports Writer The J.U. Blacksher Bulldogs went on the road to play the Leroy Bears for their last away game of the regular season. The Bulldogs lost the area game 48-8. The offensive captains were senior Cooper Dean, and freshman KD Rabb. The defensive captain was senior Taylor Graham. J.U. Blacksher struggled in the first half, failing to score, while Leroy scored 48 points before halftime.…
Programs planned to honor veterans
Veterans Day is Saturday, November 11. The following special programs have been planned to honor veterans. Ernest Ward Middle School Ernest Ward Middle School invites all veterans to their Veterans Day Program on Tuesday, November 7, at 9:15 a.m., in the gym. The school’s band and chorus will perform patriotic music and a special dramatic presentation will be performed by the drama class. The guest speaker this year is Master…