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WSD winners
Winners in the pumpkin decorating contest (names listed below) News Staff Report There was plenty of opportunity for competition at this year’s Williams Station Day. Winners in various contests are listed below. Atmore Public Library 4th Grade Creative Writing Contest Escambia Academy: 1st Place: Amari Lambert; 2nd Place: Megan Harter Huxford Elementary: 1st Place – Bentley Gross; 2nd Place – Bailee Godwin Escambia County Middle School: 1st Place – Athena…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Literary festival set for 2021
Special to Atmore News Organizers of the 2020 Monroeville Literary Festival know they were fortunate to present the annual spring event less than two weeks before the coronavirus pandemic descended on the U.S. And although the country is still under protocols meant to reduce exposure, their message to enthusiasts throughout the Southeast is clear. Whether virtual, in-person or a combination of the two, the show will go on in 2021.…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
NHS wins rivalry game
By LIBBY PUGH News Sportswriter After the big win last week, the Northview Chiefs were carrying a great amount of momentum leading into their rival game against the Jay Royals. The Chiefs led the night with a 34 to 15 win against the Royals. As the game was under way, the Royals received the ball first. They tried to drive down field to score, but their drive resulted in a…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Lions meet, plan projects
Lion Kevin Garrett receives his membership pin from Lion Nancy Karrick Special to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met at the Atmore Country Club on Wednesday, October 21. Lion Brandy Giger, president, called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Lion Nancy Karrick gave the invocation. Kevin Garrett was presented his Lions Club pin in recognition of his membership with the club. Samantha…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Penalties, lack of plays plague ECHS in loss to Aggies
Escambia County’s Mason Huggins (26) runs the ball during last Friday’s contest against Jackson. By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter After having the embers of its playoff hopes extinguished a week earlier, Escambia County High’s football team fell to Jackson High, 16-6, last Friday, October 23, in Class 4A, Region 1 action. The Blue Devils will try to close out its season on a high note this week after mustering only…
by Josh Frye access_time4 years ago