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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.…
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…
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…
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…
Historic fishing trip
Escambia Academy’s bass fishing team made school history last weekend with a third-place overall finish in the high school division and a first-place finish in the junior division of the Alabama Bass Nation Tournament held at Tensaw Delta. The win secured an invitation to the state tournament next June at Lake Logan Martin, where EA will compete for a possible invitation to the national tournament. The EA fishing team: Front…