Month: February 2022

Atmore News

CDC affirms value of COVID booster shots
Special to Atmore News The January 28 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) affirmed the value of COVID-19 booster doses in preventing infections and deaths from COVID-19.The report states that during the periods of Delta and Omicron variant emergence, COVID-19 vaccination protected against both variants. Even though COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness decreased with the emergence of the Delta variant and vaccine-induced immunity waned,…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
America’s mineral resources
are critical to national security
Congressman Jerry Carl The demand for critical minerals across the globe is projected to increase rapidly in the coming years. Largely driven by the push to move toward more electric vehicles and a higher demand for renewable energy resources, the market for these minerals is projected to grow rapidly. America has vast mineral reserves that we can and should utilize, and we can do so in a way that is…
by Submitted Article access_time3 years ago
Cougars survive Elite Eight; drop in Final Four
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Escambia Academy Cougars were able to survive during the 2022 AISA Elite Eight Tournament at the Cramton Bowl Multiplex in Montgomery Wednesday (February 9) after defeating Edgewood, 56-51, but fell short, 34-33, during Friday’s (February 11) first-round of the 2022 AISA Final Four Tournament against Chambers Academy.Against Edgewood last Wednesday, Brian Brown led the Cougars to the win with 13 points and 9 rebounds. Landon…
by Josh Frye access_time3 years ago
Rams enter Final Four this week
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Atmore Christian School Rams enjoyed a successful weekend on the court as they were able to knock off 2 out of 3 opponents during the 2022 Panhandle Christian Conference West Regional Tournament. On Thursday (February 10), the Rams made quick work of Aletheia during the regional quarter-final, 71-31. During the regional semi-final on Saturday (February 11), ACS secured a spot within the Panhandle Christian Conference…
by Josh Frye access_time3 years ago
Blue Devils successful in area tournament
ECHS’s Sheldon Williams dunks during Thursday’s game against Vigor. By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Escambia County High Blue Devils boys’ basketball team captured the area championship during the 2022 AHSAA Class 4A Area 1 Basketball Tournament after gaining 2 wins last week, which has kept the team’s hopes alive for a possible regional and state championship.Thursday, February 10, ECHS started strong after defeating Vigor High in Atmore, 46-40 during the…
by Josh Frye access_time3 years ago