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The border crisis hits Alabama

Congressman Jerry Carl Since before I took office, I have been warning people about the dangers that come with millions of illegal immigrants pouring across the border. It’s not just the number of people that are coming across and being lost in the system that concerns me as much as the crime and the drugs some illegal immigrants are bringing with them.When I first started talking about this issue, I…

Atmore’s ERC team hosts Neal in opener

News Staff Report Atmore will host Neal this Saturday, September 2, in the season opener for both Escambia River Conference senior youth football program teams.The game is scheduled for a 1 p.m. start at Herbert Barnes Field on the Escambia County High School campus, where all the Atmore team’s home games will be played.The nine-team league consists of squads from Atmore, Neal, Andalusia, Brewton, Excel and Flomaton, as well as…

Short-staffed Blue Devils knock off Cottage Hill in opener

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer The absence of six starters, along with heat that sidelined two others with cramps, did little to deter Escambia County High School’s (ECHS) Blue Devils, who notched a 20-3 win in their season opener at Cottage Hill last Friday, August 25.The team’s defensive unit turned in a solid performance, and three different players scored a touchdown each to lead the way.“Coach Raymond Robinson did a…

Chiefs fall to Hurricanes

By MCKENNA SIMMONSNew Sports Writer This past Friday night, August 25, the Northview Chiefs fell to the Flomaton Hurricanes with a final score of 35-14. Fans from both sides of the state line came out to support their teams, and it is clear that the game had a very good turnout.In the first quarter, Flomaton received the ball on kick off. Shortly after, Jaxon Fillmore ran the ball into the…

EA wins over VCA

By PATRICK BYRDNews Sports Writer The Escambia Academy Cougars traveled to Alabama State University on Friday, August 25, to play their first AISA game of the season against the Warriors of Valiant Cross Academy of Montgomery.The Cougars gained 2 points after taking down the Warrior carrier in the end zone for a safety. A quick fumble by the Cougars, however, gave the Warriors the ball back, and they soon retaliated…

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