Day: October 27, 2021

Atmore News

PCI Federal Services secures over $20 million in contracts
Special to Atmore News Poarch Creek Indians Federal Services (PCIFS) secured over $20 million in fiscal year-end contract awards providing critical services to U.S. Federal Agencies including Department of Defense (DoD) customers. Over the past several years, PCIFS has developed into a seasoned government contracting entity performing support services to all branches of the military and multiple federal agencies in Alabama and beyond.Poarch Band of Creek Indians Chairwoman and CEO…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Owens to retire, Hines to take helm at DWM
Hines Special to Atmore News The Escambia County Health Care Authority (ECHCA) announced the planned retirement of D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital (DWM) Administrator Rick Owens on December 31, 2021. His successor is Stacy Hines.Owens has approximately 32 years of healthcare related experience with multiple health systems in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi. Owens joined D.W. McMillan in 2004 and served as CFO prior to becoming administrator.“We are very grateful for all…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Federal strings make future uncertain for red snapper anglers
Congressman Jerry Carl Although several states currently have an open private boat recreational red snapper season, it appears red snapper seasons all along the Gulf Coast will come to an uneventful close for most anglers in 2021. For the most part, the states managed their private boat recreational seasons largely as predicted with months of free access to great fishing opportunities for anglers.Unfortunately, 2021 may be the last “normal” season…
by Submitted Article access_time3 years ago
ECHS loses to Jackson
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter Despite gaining a homecoming victory against W.S. Neal on October 15, the Escambia County High Blue Devils failed to pack any of the momentum as they traveled last Friday, October 22, to face the Jackson High Aggies. Jackson shut out the Blue Devils, 57-0.According to ECHS head coach Scott Mason, this has been more than a tough season for the Blue Devils squad. Mason said the…
by Josh Frye access_time3 years ago
Chiefs win over Bulldogs
By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sportswrier The Northview Chiefs earned a big win Friday night, October 22, against the Marianna Bulldogs. After losing to the Catholic Crusaders the previous week, Northview bounced back with this win. The final score was 21-14.The Chiefs started off strong with a touchdown from junior Luke Bridges. Brandon Ferguson, sophomore, kicked the extra point for Northview, bringing the score to 7-0.Right before halftime, junior Jamarkus Jefferson earned…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago