Month: November 2022

Sherry Digmon

Baker receives elite award
Alan Baker, left, John Merrill, right By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Alabama Representative Alan Baker was presented with the Gold Medallion Award from the National Association of Secretaries of State Monday afternoon, October 31. The presentation was made by Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill in the Escambia County Courthouse.“I’m excited to be here for this special celebration for Alan Baker,” Merrill said. “ … I toldhim I was disappointed he…
by Sherry Digmon access_time2 years ago
No parole for Atmore men, Brewton sex offender
English Woods Dirden By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Three state inmates who were convicted in Escambia County Circuit Court, including two Atmore men, will each apparently remain in prison for another five years after the Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles rejected their applications for parole.Amirr Raheem English, who was convicted of second-degree robbery in 2021, was denied parole during hearings held October 19 by the board. English was also…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago
A serious diesel shortage could make inflation worse
Congressman Jerry Carl A few days ago, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that the U.S. has just a 25-day supply of reserve diesel fuel, which is the lowest amount we’ve seen in at least 14 years. This amount is unacceptably low and could cause huge issues for our nation’s supply chains and for people reliant on heating oil to heat their homes this winter.For the last two years, we’ve…
by Submitted Article access_time2 years ago
Cougars fall to Fort Dale
Heading to play-offs By PATRICK BYRDNews Sports Writer The Escambia Academy Cougars were on the road once again as they travelled to Greenville, Alabama to play football against the Fort Dale Academy Eagles. The teams last played each other in the 2019 season, when they played two times. The latter game, the first round of playoffs, resulted in a 48-28 Cougar home win.The Cougar captains, Devin Kelly (#5), Grant Sasser…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
NHS wins over ECHS
NHS’s Jamarkus Jefferson (6) runs for a touchdown By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer The Northview Chiefs swept the Escambia County High School (Atmore) Blue Devils last Friday night, October 28, in Bratt for their Senior Night. The Chiefs are currently undefeated, with an impressive record of 9-0. With a final score of 57-14, it is safe to say that Northview’s season will continue to succeed.In the first quarter, the Blue…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago