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House Republicans continue delivering results

Congressman Jerry Carl Despite a few weeks of turmoil in Washington, House Republicans are continuing to deliver results for the American people, just as we have done since taking the Majority back in January.Under Speaker Mike Johnson’s leadership, the first thing we did last week was pass a bipartisan resolution standing with Israel as it defends itself against Hamas and other terrorists. I was proud to join 412 of my…

ECHS beats Orange Beach

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Sophomore Jamarion Robinson hurled 3 touchdown passes, establishing a new school record as Escambia County High’s Blue Devils wrapped up the 2023 season in fine fashion last Friday, October 27.A 28-15 win over Class 4A, Region 1 opponent Orange Beach gave the team a final record of 6-4, ECHS’s best showing since 2018.Robinson didn’t have a spectacular night but stats posted online by the team’s…

EA loses to Fort Dale

By PATRICK BYRDNews Sports Writer The Escambia Academy Cougars returned to Bachelor Field one last time for the 2023 season’s Senior Night on October 27. For this occasion, the Cougars faced the Fort Dale Academy Eagles from Greenville, Alabama.The game began with recognition of the Senior Class of 2024 cheerleaders, dancer and football players. These included cheerleaders Mary Ruth Dortch, Tava Johnson, Scottla Williams, and Scottlia Williams; dancer Makaila Rodriguez;…

Lions serve at WSD

In the Lions Club tent, from left, seated, Nancy Karrick, Katrinka Phillips; standing, Anna Marie Gilchrist, Kevin Garrett, Gregg Akins By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club was busy Saturday, October 28, carrying out their motto of We Serve. The local club contacted Alabama Lions Sight and two members with that group came and did eye screenings and made referrals to the Mobile Eye Unit which will…

LA presents AED to ECMS

Leadership Atmore Class 2023 purchased an AED for Escambia County Middle School as one of their projects. An AED is an automated external defibrillator or automatic electronic defibrillator. Shown at the presentation Wednesday, October 26, are from left, Nicole Jones, Yolonda Walters, Karl Smith, ECMS principal Forrest Jones, Tripp Ward, Shelly White, Marlo Young, Ruthie Stevens, and Tom Tschida.