Month: February 2022

Atmore News

Convicted killer, habitual drug violator denied parole
Hicks Galloway By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Two Escambia County men, one sentenced to life behind bars for murder and the other a habitual violator of state drug laws, will each spend at least five more years in prison.During recent hearings the Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles again denied early release for convicted killer Jerry L. Hicks, now 60, and for 36-year-old Quentin Orlandor Galloway.Hicks was convicted in 1984…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
The House continues failing to fulfill its basic duties
Congressman Jerry Carl One of the basic duties of the House of Representatives is to keep the federal government properly funded. Keeping the federal government funded and running is important for so many reasons, but it is especially critical for keeping our nation safe and secure from threats across the globe.Unfortunately, this Democrat-led House continues to kick the can down the road by not passing a proper budget for the…
by Submitted Article access_time3 years ago
Blue Devils close season, look to gain area championship
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Escambia County High School Blue Devils varsity boys basketball team closed out the 2021-2022 regular season on a high note Friday, February 4, with a 54-36 victory over Baldwin County High School.Sheldon Williams led the Blue Devils with 16 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals and 3 blocks. Stephen Williams gained 7 points, 5 rebounds and 1 blocked shot. Conner McPherson added 6 points,…
by Josh Frye access_time3 years ago
End of an era at ACS
The ACS game last Friday marked the last game for Caeden Battles, Coach Tim Battles and Emmett Battles. The family will leave Atmore at the end of the school year. Atmore Christian School senior players, from left, Titus Dean, Caeden Battles and Gage Gades were honored before last Friday’s game during Senior Night. By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter Atmore Christian School had a bittersweet end to the 2021-2022 regular basketball season…
by Josh Frye access_time3 years ago