February 24, 2021 - Page 3 of 5

Josh Frye

Clock runs out for Cinderella Cougars; EA falls short in AISA AA title contest

EA’s Daughtry McGhee and Landon Sims were named to the AISA Class AA Final Four All-Tournament team. By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Despite a slow start this season due to a shortage of players and the COVID-19 pandemic, Escambia Academy’s basketball team was able to beat the odds and advance into the AISA Class AA state finals. The Cougars, guided by first-year head coach Willie White, fell just short of…

Prison Ministry Program set

The Fraser Family News Staff Report We Care Program’s Prison Ministry Program will be held next Sunday. The evening will feature music by The Fraser Family, testimony by a former inmate, and a ministry update by We Care President Don Metzler. The program is set for Sunday, February 28, 6:30 p.m., Grace Fellowship, 1412 E. Nashville Avenue, Atmore. An offering will be received to benefit We Care Program. For more…

Alabama schools serve as a model for safe in-person learning

Congressman Late last year, Governor Ivey urged school districts in Alabama to reopen schools and allow students the option to return to the classroom, while many school districts across the country continued with virtual learning. Alabama was ahead of the curve on what recent CDC guidance made clear – with reasonable health precautions like distancing and wearing masks – students and teachers could safely return to the classroom and resume…

Poarch’s McGhee named to NMAI board of trustees

McGhee News Staff Report The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian announced today six new members, including an official of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, are joining its Board of Trustees in 2021. The board has also elected new leadership. Five members were confirmed by the Institution’s Board of Regents at their Feb. 1 meeting; confirmation of the sixth is anticipated at the Board’s April 12 meeting. PCI’s…

As part of the Chevy Youth Baseball give back, Jason Pilger Chevrolet of Atmore donated $500 to the city of Atmore baseball program – Cal Ripkin Baseball. Shown at the check presentation Tuesday, February 23, are, from left, Jannice Glover with Jason Pilger, Atmore Chamber President Emilee Waters, and Mayor Jim Staff.

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