Josh Frye

Rams come up short against Central Christian
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter The Rams of Atmore Christian came up short, 64-54, against the Saints of Central Christian School in Robertsdale last Tuesday, December 17, despite double-figures efforts from Caeden Battles, Jadon Torres, and Gage Gades. Battles led the Rams with 14 points, while Torres added 11, and Gades got 10. Battles hit three two-point shots, a three-pointer and five free throws. He also pulled down 11 rebounds…
EA captures runner-up trophy in Christmas Jam Tournament
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Escambia Academy’s Cougars captured a second-place finish in the 2019 Christmas Jam Basketball Tournament, played at Oak Park Christian School in Mobile December 19 and 20. In just 24 hours, the Cougars faced four schools. At the end, the tournament championship came down to the contest between Lighthouse Christian and the Cougars, who fell 82-62. Bryant Quimby led EA with 21 points in the title…
AHSAA reclassification
ECHS, JUB stay put as regions undergo shake-ups By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Escambia County High and J.U. Blacksher will not change fall sports classifications following the December 17 release of the biennial AHSAA reclassification report. Reclassification for the 2020-2022 school years is based on the attendance of students in grades 9-11 for the 20 days after Labor Day. Some schools were reclassified because of the AHSAA’s competitive balance rule,…
Tips to avoid rip-offs during the holidays
Special to Atmore News The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is here. “What dish should I bring to office Christmas party, what can I get my mother-in-law, and will the weather affect my travel plans” are questions many of us will have this holiday season. Before the holiday rush consumes you, the Alabama Securities Commission (ASC) would like to pass along a list of suggestions to help safeguard…
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, December 19. Leave of absence 1. Lottie Cole, school bookkeeper / secretary, W.S. Neal Elementary School, leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act for sixty (60) days, effective January 8, 2019 through October 16, 2019 Resignation 1. Chakema Jackson, reading specialist, Rachel Patterson Elementary School,…