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ECHS’s Bolar named to 4A All-State team
News Staff Report Escambia County High’s Cleo Bolar IV, a 6-0 junior guard, was selected by Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) members to the organization’s Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class 4A All-State squad.Bolar, who was named to the third team, came into his own last year as a sophomore and has become one of ECHS’s offensive and defensive leaders over the past two years.According to stats posted on…
DOGE
Senator Tommy Tuberville We are officially over 50 days into the Trump 2.0 White House, and I can confidently say the Swamp is draining more and more by the second. President Trump campaigned largely on a mission to root out the vast waste and fraud that has entrenched itself in the federal government for decades. The President and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have quickly exposed how bureaucrats in…
Liberty MBC celebrating 111 years
Special to Atmore News The members of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church invite all to come help them celebrate their 111th Year Church Anniversary Sunday March 23, at 11 a.m. Their very own Elder Isaac Bradley Sr. will preach the Word of Life.“And I say unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” Matthew…
Farmers Put Boots Down in DC
Local farmers met with Rep. Barry Moore in Washington. Shown are, from left, Jacob Scott, Jason Weber, Moore, Gaylan Shelly, and Drew Shelly. Special to Atmore News As federal lawmakers tackle tough decisions that impact the future of American agriculture, more than 150 Alabama farmers spent March 4-7 in the shadow of Capitol Hill sharing their stories and concerns. Four farmers attending are from this area – Jacob Scott, Drew…
‘Warrior storyteller’ speaks at UB dinner
Scott Mann, left, and UB CEO and President Mike Vincent By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Former Green Beret Lt. Col. Scott Mann had tours all over the world including Colombia, Iraq, and multiple tours in Afghanistan. He lost 23 buddies in conflict. Some on the battlefield. Some on the battlefield back home.He admitted he had some mental health issues himself when he came back home. He said when he walked into…