Month: September 2023

Don Fletcher

ECHS knocks off Northview
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Jamarion Robinson passed for three touchdowns, Escambia County High’s (ECHS) gritty defensive unit scored the other, and the Blue Devils downed neighboring Northview (Fla.) 26-14 last Friday, September 1.With the triumph, ECHS gained a degree of revenge and improved to 2-0 while preparing to travel to Satsuma and open AHSAA Class 4A, Region 1 competition this Friday, September 8.“Northview beat us 57-14 last year, and…
by Don Fletcher access_time9 months ago
NHS falls to ECHS
By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer Last Friday night, September 1, the Northview Chiefs traveled across the state line to play the Escambia County Blue Devils in Atmore. Unfortunately for the Chiefs, they fell short of the win with a final score of 26-14.Atmore received the ball on kickoff at the start of the first quarter and scored early on. They did not make the extra point, making the score 6-0.…
by Atmore News access_time9 months ago
Golden Eagles to gather
By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher A long-standing reunion in Atmore is the annual Escambia County Training School Golden Eagles Alumni Gathering held in the fall. Although the event was not held in 2020 and 2021 due to Covid, it was well-attended in 2022, and alumni are encouraged to attend and fellowship one with another again.This year, the Gathering is set for Friday, September 29, at David’s Catfish.Following is the schedule:Meet and…
by Sherry Digmon access_time9 months ago
RP Star Students
Rachel Patterson Elementary School recognized their first Star Students of the year Friday, September 1. Star Students for August are, from left, first row, Bryce Hansell, Emmaleigh Cook, Jodeci Gross, Camryn Watson, Emiline Harris, Anastasia Taylor, Tommy Kyles, Rowen Gentry, Addison Hull, second row, Weston Cotton, Indya House, Seth Graves, Malaysia McCants, Khaydance Black, Gabrianna Foster, Christopher Lowe, King Thomas, Bryleigh Williams, Ivorionna Kyles; third row, Ahmarie Mann, Lilly Kate…
by Atmore News access_time9 months ago
New arrivals at the library
Check out the new arrivals at Atmore Public Library. Patrons rate new arrivalsSeveral patrons are sharing their opinions of the new books they’ve read. Five stars is the top rating. Patricia Gibbs: I Will Find You by Harlan Coben 5 stars Gay Drew: Identity by Nora Roberts 5 stars Linda Ellison: Obsessed by James Patterson  5 stars Fiction The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden The Housemaid’s Secret by Freida McFadden Happiness…
by Atmore News access_time9 months ago