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Breakfast with an Elected Official The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce will host Breakfast with an Elected Official Thursday, September 28, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., at the Chamber office, 137 N. Main. This session will focus on education with Escambia County Board of Education members W.J. Grissett, Coleman Wallace and David Nolin. United Bank’s Farm to Table events The Farm to Table preview event with ticket drawing will be…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Celebrating 103rd birthday
Atmore Nursing Center resident Ella Mae Knight, seated, celebrated her 103rd birthday Saturday, September 23. Not only was she surrounded by friends and family, she had a special visitor who brought special greetings. Alabama Representative Alan Baker, right, presented Mrs. Knight with certificates of recognition from the House of Representatives and Governor Kay Ivey. At left, is Mrs. Knight’s son, Robert Knight. News photo by Ditto Gorme
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Cougars win over Jay
By PAOLO GORME News Sports Writer The Cougars from Canoe faced their third out of state opponent this past Friday against the Jay Royals from Jay, Florida. The Escambia Academy Cougars came out victorious, keeping their win streak alive to win their seventh straight game 49-23. With only 39 plays of offense, the Cougars amassed 363 yards of total offense. After the first half of play, it was a very…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Blacksher wins in last seconds
By KATIE WIGGINS News Sports Writer J.U. Blacksher came out on top in the battle of the Bulldogs Friday night. The J.U. Blacksher Bulldogs beat the Washington County Bulldogs 24-23 within the last seconds of the football game thanks to a field goal kick by Cooper Dean. The offensive captains for the night were junior Lane Sims and senior Dustin Graham. The defensive captain was senior Taylor Graham, and the…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Chiefs fall to Holmes County
By LEXXI BAGGETT News Sports Writer The Northview Chiefs cannot seem to find their sync this year. After traveling to Bonifay this past Friday night, the Chiefs came home defeated in a 42 to 13 blow against Holmes County. The whole first half of the game was nothing but a show-out for Holmes County. Their star seemed to be senior player Michael Paul who intercepted one time and even ran…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago