Month: February 2022

Atmore News

Correction
In the February 16, 2022 edition of Atmore News, we mistakenly reported that a proposed new fieldhouse and practice field at Escambia County High School might include a heated pool. We misunderstood a comment by Escambia County Schools Deputy of Operations Shaun Goolsby when he was discussing one of the three renderings he presented at the Board of Education meeting February 11.We apologize for the error.
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Israel is America’s most important regional ally
Congressman Jerry Carl Since the creation of the Jewish state of Israel in 1948, the United States and Israel have enjoyed a strong, close partnership. In fact, President Harry Truman was the first world leader to recognize Israel as a legitimate Jewish state on May 14, 1948, just 11 minutes after its creation.Israel is our most important ally in the region, and I’m proud to be a staunch supporter of…
by Submitted Article access_time3 years ago
ECHS kicks off baseball season
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter Escambia County High School Blue Devils kicked off the 2022 baseball season against Excel High School Friday, February 18, with a 17-0 loss against the Panthers.The Blue Devils fell behind early during the season opener and failed to generate a comeback. Excel kicked off scoring with a double, 3 singles and a walk during the first inning.Hasten Dean got the start on the pitcher’s mound for…
by Josh Frye access_time3 years ago
Bittersweet end to ACS season
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter After a long, hard-fought road, the Atmore Christian School Rams closed out the 2022 basketball season with a fourth-place finish in the Panhandle Christian Conference Final Four after dropping last Friday, February 18, to L.E.A.D. Academy, 76-39, and West Florida Baptist last Saturday, February 19, 78-62.With the loss, the Rams not only see the end of their basketball season, but also the end of an era…
by Josh Frye access_time3 years ago
ECHS knocks off Holt, will take on Williamson
in Class 4A regional final on Thursday
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter Escambia County High School’s Blue Devils will be headed to the next round of the 2022 AHSAA Class 4A State Basketball Playoffs after defeating Holt High School 69-50 on Monday, February 21, during the Class 4A Regional Semi-Finals in Montgomery.The Blue Devils and the Ironmen fought evenly over the first half of play, and ECHS led by just one point, 31-30 at halftime. ECHS finished strong,…
by Josh Frye access_time3 years ago