Josh Frye

ECHS 24, Francis Marion 16
Blue Devils close season on positive note By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter After falling just short of making the playoffs, the Escambia County Blue Devils closed out the season on a high note, defeating the Rams of Francis Marion High 24-6 last Friday, November 1. The win ended the season for the Blue Devils with an overall record of 5-5. Jacob Hammac scored a touchdown, passed for another TD and…
Judgement House
What if eternity was less than an hour away? 59 minutes. 58 minutes. 57 minutes. And the clock is ticking. Walnut Hill Baptist Church is presenting a live performance that addresses the truth of people’s choice versus the consequences of those choices – both in this life and the next. Judgement House will be presented Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 8, 9, and 10, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. each…
Police seeking masked bandits in bungled burglary
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore police are seeking two men, one of whom wore a Halloween mask, who broke into a Perch Street home last week in an apparent robbery attempt. APD Chief Chuck Brooks said this week that police were called around 8:20 p.m., October 28, by a person at a residence in the 600-block of Perch Street, where the home invasion took place. “Police were called…
Robinsonville BC hosting Stephanie Leavins
News Staff Report Stephanie Leavins sings of possibilities, not disabilities. She has a testimony unlike any you’ve heard before. Stephanie was born with muscular dystrophy and has spent her entire life in a wheelchair. Her faith in God was only strengthened because of this handicap. An acclaimed singer, Stephanie has many critically acclaimed albums to her credit. She has dedicated her life to God and ministers the Word through her…
BOE approves personnel recommendations
News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent John Knott at the board meeting Tuesday, October 29. Leave of absence 1. Marilyn Allen, 6-hour lunchroom worker, W.S. Neal Elementary School, effective August 13, 2019 through September 16, 2019 Resignation 1. Dustin Kennedy, instructional teacher aide, Escambia County Middle School, effective September 26, 2019 2. Catrinna Reed, 7-hour lunchroom worker, W.S. Neal High…