Month: November 2019

Josh Frye

ACS Rams sweep to Atmore Classic tournament win
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter The Atmore Christian Rams basketball team hosted the Atmore Classic Basketball Tournament last Thursday, November 21, at Atmore Christian School. The Rams enjoyed back-to-back wins during the tournament, defeating Temple Christian Academy of Gulfport, Miss. 56-42, and following that up with a 64-40 win over Central Baptist School of Hattiesburg, Miss. Standout players Jadon Torres and Caeden Battles did the bulk of the scoring for…
by Josh Frye access_time4 years ago
Much to be thankful for
As the year draws to a close and we enter another holiday season, I’m reminded we have much to be thankful for. First, I’m thankful for those who answer the call to service at home and abroad. It’s easy to get bogged down in the never-ending news coverage of political squabbles, but the men and women of our military are doing extraordinary things to keep global threats at bay. Our…
by Submitted Article access_time4 years ago
AISA Class AA Championship
Cougars fall to Autauga for second straight year By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter The Cougars of Escambia Academy suffered another heartbreaking loss in the AISA Class AA State Championship game, falling for the second year in a row to the Autauga Academy Generals last Friday, November 22, in Troy. After being shutout against the Generals last year, 49-0, the Cougars set out on a redemption-seeking mission at Troy University, but…
by Josh Frye access_time4 years ago
VFW holding fund-raiser
Veterans of Foreign Wars will be selling smoked Boston butts (average 10 lb.) for $40 December 2 through 8. Contact a VFW member for purchase or call Billy Gates at 251-331- 5415. The butts will be smoked by The Butcher’s Market. These Boston butts will make excellent early Christmas presents for families or employees. Pickup will be at the Butcher’s Market December 12-14. Please support the VFW’s mission of veterans…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
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 Thursday, November 21. Leave of absence 1. Kathy Douglas, 6-hour lunchroom worker, W.S. Neal Middle School, leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act, effective August 12, 2019 through October 11, 2019 2. Jean Chaloux, 8-hour custodian, Escambia County High School, leave of absence under the Family…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago