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NHS falls to Blountstown
By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer This past Friday night, the Northview Chiefs fell to the Blountstown Tigers in Bratt. With a final score of 18-7, it is clear that this was a tougher opponent for Northview. This was the last home game of the season, which was sentimental for players, fans, and coaches alike. It seems that the season is winding down as the Chiefs inch closer to playoffs.In the…
by Atmore News access_time6 months ago
EA loses close one to South Choctaw
By PATRICK BYRDNews Sports Writer After traveling to Butler, Alabama, to face the Patrician Academy Saints, the Escambia Academy Cougars were at home once again as the South Choctaw Academy Rebels came to Bachelor Field to face the Cougars on Friday, October 20.Cougar captains Eli McElhaney, Charlie Sasser, and Keller Coston met the referees and Rebel captains at midfield before the game started for the coin toss. The Rebels won,…
by Atmore News access_time6 months ago
Blue Devils beaten by Admirals, will close season at home Friday
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Escambia County High’s football team was overwhelmed for the third straight game last Friday (October 20), dropping a 38-14 Class 4A, Region 1 decision to Bayside Academy that ended ECHS’s shot at its first playoff berth in years.The Blue Devils, 5-4 overall and 2-4 in region play, still have a shot at their best season record since 2018 — when the team went 6-4 in…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 months ago
Head named The Nature Conservancy trustee
Special to Atmore News PCI’s Chris Head is among The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Alabama’s newest trustee members for the 2023-2024 year. Five professionals from across the state — and across multiple industries — now join TNC’s 20 current board members united in supporting the conservation organization through governance, fiscal contributions and community advocacy.“TNC and our successful efforts are nothing without those who support us, specifically our trustees who provide…
by Atmore News access_time6 months ago
Operation Christmas Child collection week is Nov. 13-20
Special to Atmore News More than 4,500 locations, including one in Atmore, will collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, which runs from Monday, November 13, through Monday, November 20.Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered shoebox gifts — filled with school supplies, personal care items and fun toys — to more than 209 million children in more than 170 countries and territories since it was organized…
by Atmore News access_time6 months ago