Month: December 2022

Don Fletcher

Readers = Leaders
County’s K-5 classrooms celebrate receipt of 100 books each From left, Leah Fuqua, Nicole Spottswood, Michele McClung Toya McMillian dances with Plory to the delight of the students. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Escambia County School System administrators agree with teachers that reading is the most fundamental lesson a child must master in order to gain a successful education that will carry him or her into adulthood.Hundreds of students from…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago
Big Tech’s massive overstep
Congressman Jerry Carl Like many of you, I was not shocked by the release of the Twitter Files over the weekend. If you are unfamiliar with what the Twitter Files are, they simply proved what we’ve all known to be true: Big Tech censored stories during the 2020 presidential election, including the truth about the Hunter Biden laptop story.We learned in real-time how Twitter executives colluded to keep millions of…
by Submitted Article access_time2 years ago
Kicking off the season with Gordon Mote
First Baptist Church hosted national singer, musician and songwriter Gordon Mote, left, in concert Sunday evening, December 4. Folks ready to get in the Christmas spirit filled the church. Mote performed modern Christmas songs and familiar carols with the audience singing along. He and his longtime friend FBC pastor Rev. Kevin Garrett sang a duet, “Mary, Did You Know?” Mote was also accompanied by a community choir formed just for…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
EA players, cheerleader participate in AISA All-Star game
News Staff Report Two Escambia Academy football players and an EA cheerleader were selected to participate in last week’s Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) All Star Football Game.Cougars quarterback Jacob Lee, who at 6-feet-1 and 180 pounds also played linebacker for EA, and running back-cornerback Christian Crook (5-10, 175 pounds) were each chosen to play for the 44-member West team in the annual seniors-only contest.Additionally, Escambia Academy cheerleader Abby Kate…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
NHS advances to State
Jamarkus Jefferson (6) completes a reception for a touchdown. Northview’s players, coaches and fans celebrate after the win. By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer The Northview Chiefs took home another victory this past Friday night, December 2, in Bratt for their thirteenth straight win of the season. They battled hard all night long against the Union County Tigers, with the final score being 21-11. It is safe to say that this…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago