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First loss for Blacksher
By KATIE WIGGINS News Sports Writer The J.U. Blacksher Bulldogs took their first loss of the regular season in an area game against the St. Luke’s Wildcats. The final score was 21-56, Wildcats. The offensive captains for the night were seniors Dillan Baldwin and Cooper Dean. The defensive captain for the night was eighth-grader Jadaniel Nettles. Blacksher struggled to get anything going on offense or defense for most of the…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Obituaries for the week of October 4, 2017
Stephen Paul Levins Mr. Stephen Paul Levins, age 38, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017 in Coosada, Ala. He was a native of Alexandria, La., former resident of Flomaton, Ala. and has resided in Coosada for the past eleven years. He was a member of the Flomaton Pentecostal Church and attended Millbrook Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilbur Levins and a sister, Sherry Pittman. Mr.…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Stomp the Yard cancelled
The 11th Annual Stomp the Yard event, scheduled for noon-5 p.m. today at Houston Avery Park, has been cancelled due to the threat of inclement weather. Dr. Bernard Bishop reported shortly before 8 a.m. that the annual youth celebration probably could have been completed before anticipated winds arrive, but the threat of rain throughout the afternoon was the deciding factor. Bishop did not indicate that the event would be rescheduled
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Storm preparedness update from city hall
Be prepared. Stay off the roads. Be safe. That’s the message that came from Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks Friday afternoon. At 2:30 Brooks held a meeting with the media, Mayor Jim Staff, Atmore Fire Chief Ron Peebles and Captain Daniel Love, Street Department Manager Calvin Grace, and APD Office Manager Samatha Bennett. This was a 48-hour pre-storm meeting as required by FEMA. Brooks said the city is ready. Fuel…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago