Month: October 2017

Sherry Digmon

Fitzpatrick inducted into AISA Hall of Fame
Mitzi Fitzpatrick was inducted into the Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) Hall of Fame in a ceremony held Monday evening, October 23. Ms. Fitzpatrick was honored for her years of service at Escambia Academy, serving as school secretary, registrar and office manager. And there were probably other hats she wore as well during her decades at the school. Indeed, the AISA Hall of Fame program referred to her as “The…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
First loss of the season for EA
By PAOLO GORME News Sports Writer This past Friday the Cougars traveled to Prattville to face the Autauga Academy Generals. The two teams were both undefeated coming into the game. They were the number one and two ranked teams in class AA. The last time the two teams went head to head was in the AA state championship game last season in which the Generals came out on top winning…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Blacksher falls to Jay
  By KATIE WIGGINS News Sports Writer   The J.U. Blacksher Bulldogs had their third straight loss of the season Friday night when they played against the Jay Royals, losing 44-7. The Bulldogs have struggled to keep players healthy this year, losing several to injuries. The offensive players for the game were freshman KD Rabb and junior Lane Sims. The defensive captain for the night was senior Taylor Graham. J.U.…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Defensive effort wasted against Class 5A Eagles
The musical accompaniment to this year’s Escambia County High School football season has been stuck in a continuous loop for about six weeks, as turnovers have killed strong efforts against state-ranked teams. The musical loop continued its mournful drone last Friday (October 20). A stellar effort on the part of the ECHS defense was offset by a lethargic offense and three key misplays on the part of the ECHS special…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Pioneer Day set in Grove Hill
To help celebrate the state’s bicentennial, the Clarke County Museum will host a bigger Pioneer Day with longer hours. The 18th annual event will be Saturday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the museum in Grove Hill. The free living history event features costumed re-enactors demonstrating early life in southwest Alabama. The Willie Overton Memorial Tractor & Engine show will be another featured event. More than 25 demonstrations…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago