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Madison Prewett’s debut book
Special to Atmore News How do you stand firm in your convictions in a world that’s trying to pull you down?In her debut book, Made for This Moment: Standing Firm with Strength, Grace and Courage, Madison “Madi” Prewett helps readers keep their standards high and their roots deep in a strikingly personal look at why the individual reader was made for this moment.When Madison, daughter of Chad and Tonya Prewett…
Biden’s war on the American worker
Congressman Jerry Carl Earlier this year, I made the decision to get my COVID vaccine after speaking with my doctor. The rest of my family followed suit, and I have repeatedly encouraged anyone who has questions about the vaccine or is unsure to speak with his or her doctor. I strongly believe the vaccine is the best tool we have to put this pandemic behind us, but I adamantly oppose…
Perdido Raiders remain undefeated
Special to Atmore News The Perdido Raiders defeated the Orange Beach Makos 28-14 October 5. The Raiders remain undefeated this season with a current record of 5-0. This victory was of particular note as the Makos are in a competitive division above the Raiders.Raiders quarterback Hayden Coley completed 88 percent of his passes and threw for total of 210 yards, leading to 3 touchdowns. Two of those passing touchdowns were…
ECHS continues to struggle
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Escambia County High School Blue Devils continue to struggle after falling 41-6 against the Williamson Lions last Friday (October 8). With the loss, ECHS falls to a record of 1-6, while the Lions advance to a 5-3 record.Williamson and ECHS remained scoreless at the end of the opening quarter, but the Lions broke out with just over 4 minutes left to go in the first…
EA handed first loss of the season
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Escambia Academy Cougars suffered their first loss of the season at the hands of the Autauga Academy Generals, who defeated the Cougars, 31-17, last Friday (October 8) in a heated and emotional game between the top 2 best teams in AISA Class 2A, Region 2.The Generals scored first, scoring on a 28-yard strike with 3:29 left to go in the opening quarter. After an extra…