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Brantleys to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brantley (nee Mary Emma Floyd) will be honored with a 50th Anniversary Reception hosted by their children and grandchildren on Sunday, September 24, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church of Atmore, Alabama. Mr. and Mrs. Brantley were wed on Sunday, September 24, 1967, at Brooks Memorial Baptist Church in Atmore, Alabama. Friends and family are invited to celebrate…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Cougars cage the Eagles
By PAOLO GORME News Sports Writer The Escambia Academy Cougars faced the Jackson Academy Eagles for their second region game of the season. Both teams were undefeated coming into the game, but the Cougars remain perfect on the season winning their sixth straight game. Shutting the Eagles out, the Cougars had 380 yards of total offense, with 177 passing and 203 rushing yards respectively on 53 plays of offense. To…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Pepsi football toss at Blacksher
During high school football season, the local Pepsi Cola Bottling Company awards $500 college scholarships to seniors in the Pepsi Cola Football Toss. At the J.U. Blacksher game Friday night, September 15, Kendall Murphy, left, and Tanner Weaver, right, competed at halftime. Tanner won and will receive a $500 college scholarship. News photo by Lanie House
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Blacksher wins big in area game
By KATIE WIGGINS News Sports Writer The J.U. Blacksher Bulldogs pulled off another area win Friday night when they hosted the Choctaw County Tigers, winning 37-6. The Bulldogs are now 3-0 on the season and 2-0 in area games. The offensive captains were seniors Tanner Weaver and Dustin Graham and junior Lane Sims. The defensive captain for the night was senior Taylor Graham. In the first quarter, the Bulldogs scored…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Chiefs lose to Blountstown
By LEXXI BAGGETT News Sports Writer Friday night was another deep loss for the Northview Chiefs. With a 59 to 13 final score, the Chiefs ended the night in massive disappointment. “We had some good plays, but Blountstown just outplayed us,” Head Coach Derek Marshman admitted after the game against the Blountstown Tigers. Things were looking promising when Northview’s sophomore Aunterio Minor had a first-quarter touchdown, but Blountstown started scoring…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago