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Learning about Johnny Appleseed
Special to Atmore News In celebration of Johnny Appleseed’s birthday, Perdido Elementary School pre-k, kindergarten, and first grade students read Johnny Appleseed books and other apple books, charted facts they learned about him, and completed fun activities. Each grade had an apple-taste testing experiment using red, yellow, and green apples and made graphs to show their favorites. They then discussed and charted the properties of apples such as the color,…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
Toyz for Kidz auction coming up
The LA Bikers Toyz for Kidz Auction is set for Thursday, Oct. 18, 6 p.m., PWC Building, 106 East Avenue, Atmore. There will be dozens of auction items available that evening. Barbecue sandwiches and hot dogs will be served. There will be a $1 raffle drawing for various items. Proceeds from the auction are used to buy Christmas gifts for area families.
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
Honors and accolades for ECHS band
By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer The Escambia County High School Marching Band and band director Hayley Cockrell have reason to be proud these days. Twelve students were selected for the University of South Alabama Honor Band recently. They are Tyrec Packer, Vykedria Williams, Sean Bradley, Tristan Ford, Jahiem Bowens, Nakieyah Robinson, Shakur Simmons, Madison Simmons, Ray Williams, Jaelon Wilson, Jamarcus Leslie and Aniyah James. Secondly, the band, color guard,…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
NHS celebrates homecoming week
Caps it with win over Jay   By LEXXI BAGGETT News Sports Writer How sweet it is! Another victory is in the books, and it is even better because it finalizes the end of Northview’s homecoming! A 30 to 20 win against across-the-river rivals Jay Royals will go down in history as definitely a well-fought and well-attended game. Pre-homecoming festivities started last weekend with the traditional homecoming dance with grades…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Cougars dominate the Colts
By PAOLO GORME News Sports Writer Instead of Friday Night Lights, the Cougars of Canoe played under Thursday Night Lights in Hope Hull, Ala. against the Hooper Academy Colts. In a dominant performance, the Cougars brought home a 47-14 win. “I think we left the game thinking the first half was ‘sort of a blah’ effort,” Escambia Academy Head Coach Hugh Fountain said later. “After watching film we were more…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago