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Norton named Chamber director
Norton News Staff Report The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce and Corporate Trustees named Anna Norton as executive director Wednesday, September 2. Norton previously served as executive assistant and as interim director since early July. Norton, an Atmore native, is a 2004 graduate of Escambia Academy. While attending school, she was involved in numerous clubs and organizations, including the Chamber’s Youth Leadership Program (YLA). She was on the basketball and…
Body found
Atmore man charged with murder By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Knight An Atmore man remained behind bars as midweek approached, charged with murder in the death of an unidentified person whose body was found September 3 in a wooded area near Nokomis. Investigators with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and Atmore Police Department were sent to the Nokomis area Thursday, Sept. 3, after a tip was received that a…
ECHS’s Blue Devils suffer second loss
ECHS’s Willie Banks (3) runs the ball during the first quarter of last Friday’s game against T.R. Miller. By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Escambia County High’s Blue Devils are still in search of their first win of 2020 after being blanked 29-0 by T.R. Miller 29-0 last Friday, August 28, the second straight shutout suffered by ECHS. Willie Banks led the Blue Devils in rushing with 27 carries for 86…
EA loses close one
Late field goal gives No. 2 Glenwood 24-22 win By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Despite a three-touchdown performance by Bubba Nettles, Escambia Academy suffered its first loss of the season last Friday, August 28, a 24-22 setback to Glenwood Academy. The Gators, last season’s AISA 2A state runners-up, started off the game quietly, and Nettles put the first points on the board, scoring on a 2-yard run. A missed extra-point…
APCO offers payment plans for customers affected by COVID-19
Special to Atmore News Supporting customers affected by COVID-19 with tailored, customized solutions to meet their needs remains a priority as Alabama Power continues to navigate the pandemic. In a time that presents unique challenges, the company’s support of its customers and the communities it calls home has not wavered. As part of continued customer support, Alabama Power is offering a new, easy-to-use payment plan service to help customers facing…