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Collecting toys
Empowerment Tabernacle in Atmore took the lead again this year in the local Toys for Tots campaign. Students at Rachel Patterson Elementary School helped by donating toys for the drive. Pastor Darryl North and Deacon Jimmie Marshall picked up the boxes Thursday, December 17. Shown with the students are, from left, Principal Toya McMillian, Loumeek White, Pastor North, Deacon Marshall, and Assistant Principal Keiana White.
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
McGhee, Sims lead Cougars to first season win
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Daughtry McGhee and Landon Sims helped lead Escambia Academy’s Cougars to their first win of the season last Friday, December 18, a 61-36 rout of Edgewood Academy. “It was good to get our first victory,” EA head coach Willie White said. “The boys played really hard, but we still have areas that we need to work on. This is a process, and we are in…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
Rams keep pushing forward; now 7-1
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Atmore Christian enters the Christmas break still dominating on the court after extending their season record to 7-1 with a 50-46 win over rival S.L. Jones last Tuesday, December 15. “S.L. Jones has always been a formidable opponent and tough rival,” ACS head coach Tim Battles said. “This win is huge for us against a really good team. The victory was exactly what we needed…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
Unity through hoops; Conoco Ballers knock off public safety team
Cody Norton, at left, inbounds the ball to fellow APD officer Gordon Brooks. By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Change of Minds Ministry founder Betty Cox started out with a dream to help bring joy and the love of Christ to the community’s youth through her ministry by creating “Candyland Christmas,” which would help provide toys and other needs for local youth during the Christmas season. Last year Cox, who supervises…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
Shiny new bikes
More than 40 students at Rachel Patterson Elementary School were selected to receive new bicycles that were delivered to the school Thursday, December 17. The bikes were a joint effort of Pastor Darryl North and the Atmore Police Department. Adults in the picture are at left, Loumeek White and Pastor North; at right, Principal Toya McMillian and Assistant Principal Keiana White.
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago