Day: July 31, 2019

Josh Frye

Make your mistakes, just remember who’s watching
There are many times during our lives we ponder the previous years of our lives. For myself, I am constantly thinking back to past experiences and the lessons I have learned from the many mistakes I have made during my life. One thing is for absolute certain, our world is changing. When I think back to my high school years at Escambia County High School, 15 years ago, the changes…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
In border battle, agents face growing crisis
Lately we’ve heard a non-stop narrative from the national news media and left-wing Democrats about the horrific conditions at our border. The never-ending insults directed towards our border patrol agents and law enforcement have outraged many of us who appreciate their invaluable service to us. Last week, I traveled to our southern border near El Paso, Texas to talk with them directly and get a firsthand look at the conditions…
by Submitted Article access_time5 years ago
JUB varsity, JV cheerleaders shine at Bama Camp
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter J.U. Blacksher’s varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders stacked up trophies and medals during the UCA Bama Cheerleading Camp, held July 22-25 at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. The United Cheerleading Association (UCA) hosted cheerleading squads from more than 30 schools in Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi and Florida during the camp, during which the girls were taught cheers, chants, stunts, as well as band and rally…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
Blair promoted
News Staff Report Bill Blair, formerly a captain with the Escambia County (Ala) Sheriff’s Office, was recently promoted to the rank of major. Maj. Blair is a 43-year veteran law enforcement officer and is a retired Special Agent for the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). He has served as a lieutenant and captain with ECSO and was assistant to the sheriff during the…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Public schools offer free breakfast, lunch
Special to Atmore News Escambia County Schools (Alabama) will participate in the Community Eligibility Provision for the 2019-2020 school year. Section 104(a) of the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010 amended section ll(a)(l) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1759a(a)(l))(the law) to provide an alternative to household applications for free and reduced-price meals in local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools with increased levels of…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago