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EA 8th-graders strong at cross-country invitational
News Staff Report A pair of eighth-grade student athletes from Escambia Academy turned in impressive performances in last week’s AISA Junior High Invitational cross-country meet.Danny Doerr placed third overall in the boys 3.219-kilometer (two mile) run, posting a time of 12 minutes and 9.47 seconds, while Alexis Strength finished the course in 17 minutes and 13.45 seconds to finish 12th overall in the girls competition.The finish represented Strength’s personal best…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
EA loses to Patrician
EA’s Christian Crook (3) tries to get loose from a Patrician defender. By PATRICK BYRDNews Sports Writer The Escambia Academy Cougars geared up this week to face the Patrician Academy Saints of Butler, Alabama for their Senior Night. The teams last played each other last year, also on Bachelor Field, when the Cougars beat the Saints 34-14. This was a big region game, as it would heavily affect the Cougars’…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
NHS wins over rival Jay
By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer The Northview Chiefs took home their seventh straight win of the season last Friday night in Jay. With a final score of 49-13, the Chiefs have continued to impress fans each week of their season this far. Because it was a rival game, it makes their win even more significant for the community.Jay received first but Northview scored first when Jamarkus Jefferson ran in for…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
County teachers get active shooter training
By RANDY TATANOSpecial to Atmore News It’s a teacher’s worst nightmare, and one they don’t like thinking about.But they have to be prepared just in case.That’s why Escambia County Sheriff Heath Jackson and Superintendent Michele McClung worked together to provide specialized “active shooter” training for teachers and school personnel, Tuesday, October 11. It’s designed to teach school employees how to deal with a worst-case scenario should someone gain access with…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
FNB&T donates to Main Street Atmore
As one of Main Street Atmore’s sponsors, First National Bank & Trust donated $5,000 to the Façade Incentive program. The bank will also donate proceeds from the Celebrity Waiter event held earlier this month. Shown at the check presentation Thursday, October 13, are, from left, Paul Oberkirch and Stephen Van Pelt with FNB&T, and Sheilo Faircloth, Shinora Redmond and Dale Ash with Main Street Atmore.
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago