Josh Frye

Blue Devils still can’t get untracked
ECHS’s Jeremiah George (12) drops for a pass during Friday’s game against Mobile Christian. By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Escambia County High is still in search of its first win after being shut out for the third week in a row. The Blue Devils fell 28-0 to Mobile Christian last Friday, September 4. The Leopards drew first blood early, blocking a Blue Devils punt and running it in for a…
Gospel singing held
American Legion Post 90 hosted a free gospel concert by the band Retro Saturday, September 5. Those in attendance were encouraged to observe social distancing and to wear masks. Legion dances will resume when it is deemed safe. Shown are the band members, Dannie King, Terry Smith, Paul Lundy, Albert Countryman, and James “Chief” Peters.
No parole for man who assaulted FPD officer
Hawkins By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer A Frisco City man, convicted in 2018 of assaulting a Flomaton police officer, was denied parole August 27 after a hearing by the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. Brandon L. Hawkins, who was also arrested for second-degree theft of property in Baldwin County and on a failure-to-appear warrant on a Monroe County charge of manufacturing a controlled substance, is currently serving a…
Main Street Atmore taking off
The team, from left, Courtney Bennett, Randy Wilson, Niki Bryan, Mary Helmer, Jay Schlinsog. By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher Interest in Main Street Atmore is high as evidenced by the attendance at the public Main Street Alabama resource team meeting Thursday, September 3. More than 70 people – mostly distanced and masked – met in the city hall auditorium to hear possible revitalization plans for Atmore. Those plans were met…