Day: December 15, 2021

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The National Defense Budget is a win for South Alabama and the United States
Congressman Jerry Carl For the better part of this year, Congress has been working to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which sets the budget for the Department of Defense (DOD), nuclear weapons program of the Department of Energy, DOD elements of the intelligence community, and other defense activities in various departments. It also offers defense policy and restrictions as well as addressing administrative issues in the armed forces.Although…
by Submitted Article access_time3 years ago
ECHS basketball teams shine in county tournament
The Escambia County High varsity boys basketball team won the 2021 Escambia County Basketball Tournament Championship, December 9-11. The ECHS Blue Devils are shown, from left, Coach Willie Knight, Conner McPherson (All-Tournament player), Hakeem Johnson, LaCarlos Thomas, Anthony McCants, Coach Keyon Thompson, Terrance McNeal Jr., Coach Layton Knight (holding plague), Stephen Williams, Coach Raymond Robinson, Lorenzo Arnold, Xavion Gee, Coach John Jones, Kaiden Arnold, Sheldon Williams (All-Tournament player), and Lamarkis…
by Josh Frye access_time3 years ago
Williams reaches milestone
Escambia County High School varsity basketball player Sheldon Williams recently reached the 1,000 individual point mark and was recognized by the school and team for his accomplishments Monday night, December 13, during the home game against Flomaton, Williams was awarded a basketball signed by his team following his first 2 points of the game. Shown are, from left, Sheldon’s brother, Stephen Williams; Sheldon’s mom, Shirley Williams; Sheldon Williams with his…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Katie Britt in town
American Legion Post 90 and VFW Post 7016 hosted candidate Katie Britt at the Legion hall Thursday, December 9. Britt is running for the Senate seat being vacated by US Senator Richard Shelby who is retiring. About 30 people dropped by for the meet and greet including Kevin McKinley, shown with Britt.The meet and greet was followed by comments in which Britt thanked the men and women in the hall…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Gorme receives degree
Gorme Paolo Gorme of Atmore received his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of South Alabama during commencement exercises Saturday, December 11.Paolo graduated cum laude with a degree in Exercise Science with a Concentration in Health and Fitness.His stole is patterned after the flag of the Philippines, his homeland.Paolo is the son of Ditto and Kharina Gorme of Atmore.
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago