Month: October 2021

Don Fletcher

No parole for convicted killer, rowdy inmate
Cooper Luker By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Escambia County man, convicted of manslaughter in the 2009 shooting death of a Nokomis man, and a Tuscaloosa County man who continued to commit violent crimes after he was imprisoned, will both remain behind bars for at least five more years.Clarence Luker, who in 2010 entered a guilty plea to shooting Kenneth Porter after the two were involved in a dispute at…
by Don Fletcher access_time3 years ago
Washington’s dysfunction was on full display last week
Congressman Jerry Carl The federal government is not known for being particularly productive or efficient at solving problems. The truth is, Washington often creates more problems and more chaos than it solves. The past few weeks – and especially last week – are a prime example of this.For the better part of this year, Democrats in the House and Senate have been working on two major pieces of legislation. The…
by Submitted Article access_time3 years ago
Cougars remain undefeated
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Escambia Academy Cougars remain undefeated after winning over the Chipley (Fla.) Tigers, 22-7, in non-region play last Friday, October 1. With the win, the Cougars advance to 6-0 overall and 2-0 in region play.EA’s Christian Crook started out scoring with a 7-yard touchdown run during the first quarter. Crook’s score was the only points scored during the opening quarter of the contest.During the second quarter,…
by Josh Frye access_time3 years ago
ECHS falls to Vigor, 46-0
ECHS quarterback Dakota Despain runs for yardage By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Escambia County High Blue Devils continue to struggle after falling 46-0 to the Vigor Wolves last Friday, October 1, during the Blue Devils’ first home game of the season.Vigor, which continues to remain at the top of the AHSAA Class 4A, Region 1 rankings, made quick work of the Blue Devils in a game played under unusual circumstances.Early…
by Josh Frye access_time3 years ago
Northview celebrates homecoming with big win over Jay
Chiefs roll past Royals NHS’s Jamarkus Jefferson (6) runs the ball for a touchdown during Friday night’s game. By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sportswriter Homecoming for Northview High School has come and gone already, and it has definitely been one for the books! Last year, most of the traditional festivities were canceled due to Covid-19; however, this year, everything was back on track. Northview kicked off Friday with the annual homecoming parade,…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago