Day: September 13, 2023

Don Fletcher

Felony arrests
Atmore man, Fla. woman jailed on felony drug charges Dale Taylor Grant Weatherholtz Weaver By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A Sebring, Fla. woman and an Atmore man were jailed September 4 on felony drug violations after Atmore police discovered them on the U.S. 31 property where Buster’s Restaurant formerly operated.Police reports show that Tiffany Denise Dale, 38, and Danial Payton Taylor, 52, are each charged with one count of possession…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 months ago
America’s self-inflicted energy crisis
Congressman Jerry Carl Gas prices are on the rise once again, and families all over the country are feeling the burden. The average price for a gallon of gas today is $3.81, which is higher than this time last year and is the second highest on record for this time of year in several decades.There are many reasons why prices are rising, but OPEC+ cuts and shrinking oil reserves are…
by Submitted Article access_time8 months ago
Cross-country Cougars
Escambia Academy’s Danny Doerr, in foreground, and Eli Covington head into a turn during a September 7 cross-country meet at Baldwin County Bicentennial Park in Stockton. Doerr finished 5th, with a time of 20:35.52, while Covington, who finished in 20.54.63, was 8th in the meet, which included more than 100 competitors. EA’s team, coached by Rider Jernigan, also got a 4th-place finish from Scarlett Philips, who posted a 9:41.13 showing…
by Atmore News access_time8 months ago
Blue Devils down Satsuma 46-6 for best start since 2019
ECHS quarterback Jamarion Robinson hands off the ball to James Whatley Blue Devil defender tackles Satsuma ball carrier. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Escambia County High football coach Vincent Harris learned how fickle the football gods can be after the Blue Devils started 4-1 but lost their last five games last year. That’s why he and his assistants are stressing that the 3-0 team’s focus be on the future.ECHS’s latest…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 months ago
EA falls to Banks Academy
By PATRICK BYRDNews Sports Writer The Escambia Academy Cougars traveled to Birmingham to face off against the Banks Academy Jets at Briarwood Christian School Friday, September 8. This marked EA’s second region game of the season.Cougar captains Quinten Odom, Ty McCants, and Zeke McElhaney met at midfield with the Jets captains and referees for the coin toss before the game. The Cougars won, electing to receive the ball to start…
by Atmore News access_time8 months ago