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Supporting our national defense
Congressman Jerry Carl With chaos around the world and constant threats here at home, the federal government’s priority should be supporting our national defense.House Republicans have already passed this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and the Defense Appropriations Act. These two bills set the priorities of the Department of Defense (DOD), as well as fund the Department to ensure our men and women in uniform have the best tools,…
Blue Devils can’t hang with Tigers, beaten 42-7
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer After getting off to one of the best starts in recent team history, Escambia County High’s Blue Devils suffered their second lopsided defeat in two weeks, a 42-7 setback to T.R. Miller last Friday, October 13.ECHS’s offense couldn’t get untracked against the visiting Tigers and their stingy defense, which has allowed an average of just 57.6 yards per game, and the ECHS defense had trouble…
EA takes home a loss at Patrician Academy
By PATRICK BYRDNews Sports Writer After a homecoming win against Pickens Academy on the 6th, the Cougars traveled to Butler, Alabama, to play their last region game of the season against the Patrician Academy Saints.Cougar captains Quinten Odom, AJ Bennett, and Zeke McElhaney met the Patrician captains at midfield for the coin flip to start the game; the Saints won, receiving during the first half.After several turnovers, the Saints put…
NHS wins over Jay
By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer This last Friday night Northview Chiefs swept past their long-time rival the Jay Royals in Bratt for the annual homecoming game. With a final score of 41-19, it seems that the Chiefs’ season is taking a turn for the better.To start off the ball game, Northview received the ball on kick off. Wyatt Scruggs ran it down the field into the red zone for a…
Working with state government
Charlotte Boyle attended the Alabama Silver Haired Legislature meeting October 1-4 in Montgomery. The ASHL writes resolutions rather than “bills.” When resolutions are finalized and approved, they are forwarded to the Governor, the House and Senate for consideration to be made a bill for passage into law. Shown are Charlotte Boyle representing District 66 and Speaker Pro Tem Winston Griggs.