NHS homecoming queen
Heather Knowles was crowned homecoming queen at Northview High School Friday evening, October 30. She is the daughter of Timothy and Tosha Knowles. She was crowned by last year’s homecoming queen Cloe Smith.
Swearing in
Nearly 100 attend installation Following the meeting, City Clerk Becca Smith, at left, completes paperwork with Shawn Lassiter, newly appointed mayor pro tem, and Eunice Johnson. At right is Mayor Jim Staff. By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Although there were only three new faces added, Atmore’s “new” city government was formally installed during a special meeting held Monday, November 2, in the city hall auditorium. Incumbent elected officials, including…
Penalties, lack of plays plague ECHS in loss to Aggies
Escambia County’s Mason Huggins (26) runs the ball during last Friday’s contest against Jackson. By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter After having the embers of its playoff hopes extinguished a week earlier, Escambia County High’s football team fell to Jackson High, 16-6, last Friday, October 23, in Class 4A, Region 1 action. The Blue Devils will try to close out its season on a high note this week after mustering only…
Total loss
A Virginia Drive mobile home was a total loss last Thursday, October 22. Atmore and Poarch fire departments battled the blaze. AFD reports show that workers in the area reported the fire around 4:15 p.m. The lone occupant was not home. AFD spent about 90 minutes at the scene of the fire. News photo by Ditto Gorme
Area man, woman freed on parole
Collins Harwell By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Two state inmates with area ties — Frank Collins Jr. of Atmore and Kimberly Renee Harwell of nearby Century, Fla. — were each granted parole during hearings held recently by the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. Collins, who could have been required to remain in state custody until at least October 15, 2034 had the board not granted him clemency, was…