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Josh Frye

JUB’s Bulldogs steamroll PCA for second win

By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter J.U. Blacksher’s Bulldogs steamrolled Prattville Christian Academy last Friday, August 30, defeating the Panthers 55-14 and improving their season record to 2-0. Quarterback K.D. Rabb led the Bulldogs offense, completing 5 of 9 pass attempts for three touchdowns and 164 yards. JUB kicked off the scoring early with a 7-0 lead, coming on a 31-yard run from Bubba Nettles with 8:25 left in the first…

Honoring first responders

For the 13th year, the congregation of Trinity Episcopal Church will host Blue Mass to remember those who perished September 11, 2001, in the attack on America. Trinity’s service honors first responders in this area, and all are invited to attend and be recognized. Lunch will be served following the service. The service will be this Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 10 a.m. The church is located at 203 S.…

Blue Devils score early, often in 41-0 rout of Jaguars

By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter The thunder rolled and lighting struck at Herbert Barnes Stadium in Atmore last Friday, August 30, as Escambia County High unveiled its quick-strike, thunder and lightning offense, to defeat Wilcox-Central 41-0 in the ECHS season opener. Blue Devils quarterback Jacob Hammac completed 10 of 14 pass attempts for three touchdowns and 178 yards during the contest. The Blue Devils jumped out to an early first-quarter,…

Northview comes up short in slugfest with rival Flomaton

By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Northview High’s Chiefs came out on the short end of a 34-26 score in a wild and woolly, back and forth, state-line rival contest against Flomaton High’s Hurricanes last Friday, August 30, on Flomaton’s home turf. The defending Alabama Class 3A state champion Hurricanes wasted no time reaching the end zone during the first quarter and put up an early 7-0 lead. The Chiefs responded…

Celebrating Alabama’s workers

Labor Day is a wonderful time to celebrate Alabama’s exceptional working men and women. From Tennessee River Valley engineers to Black Belt farmers and Gulf Coast shipbuilders, our workers are powering an economic boom that has reduced unemployment and raised wages. President Trump and his commitment towards prioritizing and empowering American workers continue to pay dividends in our state. Commonsense pro-growth strategies like slashing unnecessary regulations and reducing taxes are…