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Chiefs advance in playoffs
But with a heavy heart for one of their own By LEXXI BAGGETT News Sports Writer With a 40-14 victory, the Northview Chiefs dominated Graceville Friday night on the Chiefs’ home field in the first round of the playoffs. Stands were full, and spirits were high as the Chiefs made it their fifth-game winning streak. The victory is bittersweet, however, when one of their own is now suffering from a…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Cougars face Generals for state title again
By PAOLO GORME News Sports Writer Two numbers from Pat McGhee were the magic numbers for the Escambia Academy Cougars against Edgewood: 397 and 6. In 48 minutes of regulation time during the AISA Class AA semifinals Friday, Nov. 9, Pat McGhee went on an absolute tear and ran for 397 yards rushing and scored all 6 touchdowns for EA. McGhee’s performance along with the entire team’s efforts propelled the…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Music on Main is Thursday night
  News Staff Report Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce will present the return of Music on Main, an after-hours event that features music and extended hours for shopping. The popular event will take place this Thursday, November 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. “Music will be sprinkled inside throughout the downtown businesses,” Chamber Executive Director Emily Wilson said. “We’re really excited about this change to the formatting. We believe it…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Senior Citizen Appreciation Day is Saturday
News Staff Report Destiny Worship Center in Atmore will present “Forever Young: A Night with the Kings and Queens of the City,” this Saturday, November 17, the local church’s 12th annual Senior Citizens Appreciation Day. The free evening event, which will include dinner, entertainment and photographs taken by a professional photographer, is set to begin at 6 p.m. at the worship center, located at 50 West Sunset Drive. Several gospel…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago
Circuit Clerk warns of ‘jury duty’ scam
News Staff Report Escambia County Circuit Clerk John Robert Fountain warned this week that telephone scammers are using a “missed jury duty” con to try to separate locals from their money. Fountain said several people reported last week that they had received calls from the flim-flam artist, who reportedly tells the person answering the phone that he is a county deputy, even going so far as to provide a badge…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago