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Blacksher wins in last seconds
By KATIE WIGGINS News Sports Writer J.U. Blacksher came out on top in the battle of the Bulldogs Friday night. The J.U. Blacksher Bulldogs beat the Washington County Bulldogs 24-23 within the last seconds of the football game thanks to a field goal kick by Cooper Dean. The offensive captains for the night were junior Lane Sims and senior Dustin Graham. The defensive captain was senior Taylor Graham, and the…
Chiefs fall to Holmes County
By LEXXI BAGGETT News Sports Writer The Northview Chiefs cannot seem to find their sync this year. After traveling to Bonifay this past Friday night, the Chiefs came home defeated in a 42 to 13 blow against Holmes County. The whole first half of the game was nothing but a show-out for Holmes County. Their star seemed to be senior player Michael Paul who intercepted one time and even ran…
Ribbon cutting held
A ribbon cutting was held Wednesday, September 20, for Addictive Fitness on Church Street. Chamber directors and personnel and Chamber Ambassadors welcomed owner Shane Rolin to the Atmore business community. Shown are, from left, Eboni Williams, Lazarrian Boykin, Keyaira Wilson, Mallorie Beachy, Jordan Barnett, Austin Williams, Chris Singleton, Rodney Lee, Shane Rolin, Myrna Monroe, Sandy Helton, Pate Robinson, Jackson Breckenridge.
Brooks completes certification
Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks completed the first 40 hours of the Certified Law Enforcement Executive Program through the University Partnership for Alabama Continuing Education and the Alabama Association of Police Chiefs. The program, consisting of specialized, executive-level training, is jointly administered by the University Partnership and the Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police. “This is a mark of success for Chief Brooks as well as for the City of…
Mayoral proclamation issued in honor of families
Note: The following proclamation, in recognition of Family Day and Family Week in Alabama, was issued but not read during the September 11 Atmore City Council meeting. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, children are our future and society’s greatest asset, and committed families shape and guide children by preparing them for obstacles and encouraging them to overcome life’s demanding challenges; and WHEREAS, the cornerstone of an orderly society is the family, but Alabama’s…