Don Fletcher

First Chamber Foundation grant awarded to Women’s Resource Center
Attending the grant presentation were, from left, Brandy Giger, Goldie Huber, Phyllis Brown, Beverly White, Linda Bumann,Teresa Nichols, Linda Smith, Emilee Waters, Breiah Adams, Anna Norton, Erin Hankins and A.J. Beachy. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer If there’s one word that best describes Linda Smith, it’s “grateful.” And Smith, executive director for Women’s Resource Center of Escambia in Atmore, has plenty for which to be grateful these days.For starters, the…
UF drive begins
Phil Johnson, left, with GECA and host Foster Kizer, with Pride of Atmore, in heavy discussion News Staff Report The United Fund kick-off was held Thursday, April 22, at Royal Oaks Bed & Breakfast. The kickoff is usually held in October, but because of the pandemic, the UF board decided to hold it in April.Past President Andrew Garner thanked everyone who attended and said the UF board was excited for…
New varsity and JV squad
New varsity squad Escambia Academy 2021-2022 varsity cheerleaders are, from left, front, Arial Curry, Arianna Littler, Ana Chelsey Robinson, Mallory Davis; back, Addison Geck, Tava Johnson, Kayleigh Jay, Ty’Leaha James, Mary Ruth Dortch, Tiffany Gookin, Abby Kate Helton. New JV squad Escambia Academy 2021-2022 junior varsity cheerleaders are, from left, front, Poarcha Bailey, Caelyn McElhaney, Ana Chesley Robinson, Leah Baggett; back, Adelyn Hardy, Ty’Leaha James, Brooklyn Lucas and Brilee Handley.
Blue Devils begin spring training
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Escambia County High School Blue Devils returned to the football field Monday afternoon (April 26) for spring training in preparation of next season’s start.According to ECHS head coach Scott Mason, 51 players turned out for the first day of training.“The guys are looking great,” Mason said. “It is a whole different attitude this season. These guys are buying into what we are trying to build,…