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Blacksher loses area game
By JOSEPH ODOM News Sports Writer This past Friday night, Oct. 5, the Washington County Bulldogs defeated the J.U. Blacksher Bulldogs 25-14. To start the game Washington County received the ball but their drive was short-lived lasting only a total of four plays before being turned over on downs. Blacksher was unable to get a touchdown and the ball changed possession. The ball changed possession 2 more times before Washington…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Crowd small, but support huge for Stomp the Yard
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer There were several reasons why this year’s Stomp the Yard drew only a fraction of the children and guardians who traditionally attend the annual “youth explosion” at Houston Avery Park. “Kids have trickled in as the day has progressed,” Bishop Bernard Bishop of Destiny Worship Center said as all but the youngest of the few hundred attendees sought refuge from the unseasonably hot weather.…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago
WOD cancer walk is Saturday
News Staff Report The Women of Distinction Cancer Awareness Walk is this Saturday, October 13. Each year, this group hosts and organizes a walk to raise cancer awareness in the community. Dozens of walkers gather at Atmore City Hall and walk en masse to Houston Avery Park on MLK Avenue. Most walk in honor or in memory of someone who has battled or is battling cancer. Some walk for themselves.…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
NHS homecoming queen
Senior Shelby Bashore, left, was crowned the 2018 Homecoming Queen at Northview High School Friday evening, October 5. She is shown with last year’s Homecoming Queen Celeste North, right.   NHS royalty Northview High School homecoming ceremonies were held prior to the game with the Jay Royals Friday, October 5. Shown is the NHS homecoming court, from left, Sophomore Maid Kenna Redmond, Junior Maid Raleigh Woodfin, First Runner-Up Madison Sherouse,…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Controversial building boarded up, awning removed
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer City of Atmore officials put an end — at least for now — to an ongoing dispute between the city and the owner of a dilapidated Trammell Street building by removing several issues that city inspectors consider potential threats to public safety. A crew from TripTek, an Atmore contractor, was at the site Saturday, October 6, to remove the brick building’s awning and board…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago