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Cougars still can’t solve Bessemer, fall 31-17
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Escambia Academy’s Cougars fell just short last Friday, October 4, against the Bessemer Academy Rebels in a non-region game that featured five lead changes and left the Cougars with an overall record of 3-3. Friday night’s loss was EA’s seventh setback in nine meetings against Bessemer. The Cougars got off to a slow start, fumbling twice in a row. But both fumbles were recovered by…
Atmore’s historic district approved by AHC
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer The Alabama Historic Commission’s National Registry Review Board approved last week a request that Atmore be considered for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places, a designation that could spark an upswing in the downtown revitalization effort. “It’s a big deal,” said Foster Kizer, executive director of Pride of Atmore, the non-profit spearheading the downtown rehab plan. “It will help business owners and…
Decorate a pumpkin
News Staff Report The Atmore Public Library is hosting the Williams Station Day pumpkin contest. This year’s contest is a little different than those in the past. There’s no carving. Decorate a pumpkin as your favorite children’s book character. Paint it. Dress it. Accessorize it. BUT DON’T CARVE IT! Family participation is encouraged. Any size pumpkin is allowed. One entry per family. Decorated pumpkins should be dropped off at the…
City, county will meet Oct. 15
News Staff Report Meetings of the Atmore City Council and Escambia County Commission, each initially scheduled for next Monday, October 14, have been moved to Tuesday, October 15. The meetings were rescheduled due to Monday’s Columbus Day holiday, a federal and state holiday observed by both local governments. The city council will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the City Council Chambers of Atmore City Hall, while the county commission…