Month: January 2020

Josh Frye

EA dance team performs at Citrus Bowl
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter The Escambia Academy dance team had a unique opportunity to perform during the New Year’s Day Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla. last week as Alabama took on Michigan. EA dance team members Hillary Huskey, Emma Hall, Rubye Nix, Hannah Stone and Kadence Kolbe were chosen during the Auburn Dance Camp earlier this year to be part of the halftime entertainment at the college bowl game.…
by Josh Frye access_time4 years ago
Loved ones who went home in 2019
July through December July Marsha Gayle Thames English November 28, 1943 – July 1, 2019 Douglas Anthony C. Hadley December 16, 1943 – July 1, 2019 George Washington Bell 1940 – July 2, 2019 Carl “Buster” McGhee February 9, 1917 – July 2, 2019 Lonnie Albert Nettles March 6, 1947 – July 3, 2019 Hazel Smith Strawbridge April 13, 1945 – July 3, 2019 Franklin “Frank” Carnley Sr. May 1,…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
EA’s Davis shines at USFA All-American Game
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Escambia Academy senior football player Jason “Jaybo” Davis shined brightly during the 2020 United States Football Association (USFA) All-American Game played January 4 at Rocky Top Sports Complex in Gatlinburg, Tenn. The USFA All-American game is composed of two 11-man teams chosen from private school players from across the country. Last year, EA had three players chosen for the team, while Davis was the only…
by Josh Frye access_time4 years ago
Troopers investigate 22 traffic deaths during holiday period
News Staff Report Although there were four zero-fatality days — including Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve — Alabama Law Enforcement Agency state troopers investigated 22 traffic fatalities on Alabama roadways during the 13-day travel period, which lasted from 12:01 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20, to midnight Wednesday, Jan. 1 Among those killed was a 4-year-old, who died in an Etowah County crash. The others included 10 drivers, nine passengers and…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
VFW Auxiliary helping women vets
Collecting items for Women’s Health Program at Birmingham VA Medical Center The Women’s Health Program at Birmingham VA Medical Center provides maternity care to expecting moms and mothers who are veterans. Each year, a number of agencies and organizations across the country help women in the program by collecting much-needed baby items. In our area, the Atmore VFW Auxiliary holds an annual Mommy and Me baby shower for the Women’s…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago