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Democrats’ multi-trillion dollar big government spending package is bad for South Alabama

Congressman Jerry Carl For the past few months, Democrats in Congress have been working to pass a massive spending package that would result in an unprecedented expansion of the federal government, while increasing taxes on middle class Americans and driving up prices for everything from fuel to groceries. The House has not yet been able to agree on the specific framework for this package – which would be President Biden’s…

ECHS falls to FHS

ECHS’s James Whatley (2) struggles to gain yards. By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Escambia County High School Blue Devils closed out the 2021 football season with a 42-0 loss against the Flomaton Hurricanes on home turf last Friday, October 29. With the defeat, ECHS ends the season with an overall record of 2-8 and AHSAA 4A, Region 1 record of 1-5.The Blue Devils, plagued by a skinny sideline, failed to…

Cougars close season with a shutout; look to playoffs

By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Bessemer Academy Rebels were never allowed to cross the 50-yard line during last Friday’s (October 29), 64-0, shutout victory by the Escambia Academy Cougars during senior night. With the win, the Cougars wrap up the 2021 regular season with an overall record of 9-1 and a region record of 3-1 as they look to the playoffs.The Cougars scored early and often during the lopsided affair…

Halloween at ACH

ACH Complete Care Star Wars, from left, front, Dr. Layla Lunquist-Smith, Tina Roberson, Lydia Bonner, Whitney Buzbee; back, Tiffany Williams, Tara Porter The folks at Atmore Community Hospital always go all out in their costume and pumpkin contests.This year’s winner in the costume contest was ACH Complete Care with their Star Wars theme.Radiology took second place, and medical records came in third.In the pumpkin contest, the outpatient department took first…

McGhee honored at Recognizing Excellence Reception

Meredith McGhee with President Meadows Special to Atmore News Meredith McGhee was one of five students who received a medal to wear at graduation and a pin from Pensacola State College President Ed Meadows for being selected as a Presidential Scholarship recipient. The Recognizing Excellence Reception was held October 12 on campus at Pensacola State College. “There is nothing more important than recognizing good, successful and active students and all…

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