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ACH Auxiliary donates toward purchase of car transfer simulator
Special to Atmore News Atmore Community Hospital (ACH) Therapy Services has announced that ACH Auxiliary Services has made a $4,000 donation towards the purchase of a car transfer simulator. ACH Auxiliary Services are all community volunteers. “We are so very thankful for the contribution towards the car simulator,” ACH Therapy Services Manager Loren Taylor said. “The simulator allows our staff the ability to provide exemplary care to the community, while…
Bulldogs off to 3-1start
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter After suffering a heavy-hearted end to the football season, the Bulldogs of J.U. Blacksher School have switched gears from the gridiron to the court as the Bulldogs have won three of their first four basketball games. On Thursday, November 21, JUB defeated McKenzie High 69-32. Senior K.D. Rabb scored 26 points to lead the way. Rabb was 10-for-17 in two-point field goals, made one three-point…
Blue Devils continue to search for identity
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Escambia County High’s Blue Devils are still seeking their groove. The Blue Devils dropped to 1-3 on the season with a 55-43 loss to B.C. Rain last Thursday, November 21. Three ECHS players hit double figures. Sheldon Williams, who scored 14 points, and Trevon Lambert (13) led the Blue Devils offense during the matchup. Allen Patterson added 10 points. Jacob Dinden added four points and…
ACS Rams sweep to Atmore Classic tournament win
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter The Atmore Christian Rams basketball team hosted the Atmore Classic Basketball Tournament last Thursday, November 21, at Atmore Christian School. The Rams enjoyed back-to-back wins during the tournament, defeating Temple Christian Academy of Gulfport, Miss. 56-42, and following that up with a 64-40 win over Central Baptist School of Hattiesburg, Miss. Standout players Jadon Torres and Caeden Battles did the bulk of the scoring for…
Much to be thankful for
As the year draws to a close and we enter another holiday season, I’m reminded we have much to be thankful for. First, I’m thankful for those who answer the call to service at home and abroad. It’s easy to get bogged down in the never-ending news coverage of political squabbles, but the men and women of our military are doing extraordinary things to keep global threats at bay. Our…