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Blue Devils lifting, sweating, looking to the fall
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer With the results of their spring football game against Northview tipping in favor of Escambia County High School, the Blue Devils are now preparing to take on the challenges that fall practice will bring. “We had a really well-played game against Northview during our preseason hosting,” head coach Scott Mason said. “However, we have some kinks to work out and some polishing to do.”…
by Josh Frye access_time7 years ago
Camp meeting at Beulah
It’s time for camp meeting at Beulah Camp. Services begin Thursday, June 13, and continue through Sunday, June 23, with services at 7 p.m. each night. The Mark Dubbeld Family from Virginia will be in concert Friday night, June 14, at 7 p.m., and will also sing at all the services for the 10 days of camp meeting. Beulah Camp is located between Monroeville and Repton, one mile south of…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
On abortion, we cannot remain silent
For most of the history of our country, it was widely accepted, as I firmly believe now, that life begins at conception, that we are all fearfully and wonderfully made in God’s image. The thought of prematurely ending a pregnancy was considered in stark, unreconcilable contrast to the principles of our founding of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Support for the rights of the unborn was not a…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
30 years and counting
Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce officials joined Suds ’n Duds Coin Laundry co-owners Jim and Carol Hochstetler and their family and employees on June 11 to celebrate the company’s 30th year in business. To mark the occasion, Suds ’n Duds family members recreated the pose they used in their 2003 grand opening ad. Shown kneeling from left are Joshua and Caleb Hochstetler; standing from left are, Tyler Hochstetler, Lacey Hochstetler…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
New home
A Medstar Air Care helicopter sits on the helipad at Atmore Community Hospital, the copter’s new base of operations. The emergency medical services company recently signed a lease with local healthcare officials to serve as the hospital’s primary, around-the-clock air ambulance. Medstar is currently leasing space inside ACH for its flight crews while a modular headquarters is being built on hospital grounds.
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago