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Creek Travel Plaza named a top Alabama truck stop
Special to Atmore News Officials with Creek Travel Plaza (CTP) announced April 7 the business was ranked the second most preferred truck stop in the state of Alabama by Trucker Path (TP) mobile app users. Over 6,000 truck stops nationwide were ranked based on feedback and reviews from over 500,000 truckers.“I’m proud of our team and not surprised they have been recognized by Trucker Path again for 2020,” said CTP…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Community events – Get involved!
GECA auditions are SundayGreater Escambia Council for the Arts’ next production is The Beverly Hillbillies. Auditions will be held Sunday, April 25, 2 p.m., at GECA, corner of Trammell and Highway 31. You will be asked to read passages selected by the director.The cast consists of parts for nine men and 12 women. There are no parts for children in this production, but a kids’ show is in the plans.…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Lady Rams down West Florida Baptist
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter Temple Albritton struck out 4 to help lead the Atmore Christian School Lady Rams past West Florida Baptist Academy, 19-6, last Tuesday, April 13. An early lead helped propel the Rams to victory during the single game matchup at West Florida Baptist.Albritton, Anna Weaver, Elizabeth Terry and Megan Wilson all combined to help gain the early first- and second-inning lead. Albritton first scored for ACS by…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
No playoffs for ECHS
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter Post-season baseball hopes for Escambia County High School ended last Thursday, April 15, with a two-game loss against Mobile Christian School, who shutout the Blue Devils during a double-header series 14-0 and 10-0. During both games of the double-action series, ECHS fell behind early and could not come back.During the 14-0 loss, Mobile Christian scored early and kept the runs coming. The Blue Devils had trouble…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
CFSA funds COVID-19 relief efforts
Special to Atmore News The Community Foundation of South Alabama (CFSA) announced it has awarded $268,600 to 22 nonprofit organizations across its service area in Southwest Alabama. One of those receiving funds is Pride of Atmore. (Amount of funds awarded was not provided.)These funds will support programs that provide resources and basic needs to those in Baldwin, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe and Washington counties effected by COVID-19.To address…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago