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Cougars fall short of state championship
Cougars take the field. By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Despite a five-touchdown, 222-yard rushing performance from Bubba Nettles, Escambia Academy’s hopes of capturing another AISA Class AA state football title were dashed last Friday, November 20 by Chambers Academy. The Rebels took advantage of three EA touchdowns that were called back to claim a 36-34 victory at Montgomery’s Cramton Bowl. This season’s state championship appearance was the fifth straight for…
by Josh Frye access_time3 years ago
ACF’s grant cycle opens
Special to Atmore News The Advisory Committee of the Atmore Community Foundation announces the opening of its third competitive grant cycle for local nonprofits that are addressing the needs of the Atmore community and striving to improve the quality of life of residents. The invitation to submit applications will be made available on December 8, 2020 and the deadline to apply is January 4, 2021. The Atmore Community Foundation was…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Jack’s agreement approved
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore City Council, sitting two members short, authorized during the council’s Monday, November 23, meeting a project development agreement with Jack’s Family Restaurants and awarded a contract for building a new cell at the city landfill. The trio of council members — Eunice Johnson, Shawn Lassiter and Chris Harrison (Webb Nall and Jerome Webster were unable to attend) — also approved two zoning changes,…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
Officials warn that family gatherings could spark COVID-19 surge
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Alabama health officials warned during a Monday, November 23, press conference that conducting normal family Thanksgiving celebrations could cause a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases across the state. In fact, said Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mary McIntyre, such gatherings could represent the final get-together for some. “If you want to live to see another Thanksgiving, it may mean stepping back this Thanksgiving,”…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
No county bands in Christmas parades
White sworn in; chairman elected Judge Karean Reynolds, left, administers the oath to Loumeek White as his wife Keiana White holds the Bible. Standing with them are daughters, from left, Trinidy White, Hope White, and Bianca White. By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher After considerable discussion at their regular meeting Thursday, November 19, Escambia County Board of Education members agreed to continue guidelines prohibiting school bands from participating in parades. Superintendent…
by Sherry Digmon access_time3 years ago