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Crimson Tide hurler has deep Atmore connection Photo courtesy University of AlabamaCrimson Tide pitcher JaalaTorrence has been a force during the postseason. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer When the University of Alabama softball team takes on SEC foe Tennessee in the first round of the Women’s College World Series this Thursday (June 1), the Crimson Tide will rely heavily on a pitcher with a strong Atmore connection.Jaala Torrence, who has…

Seniors begin their walk across the lobby to Class Day in the auditorium By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Pomp and Circumstance – the most popular song this time of year as high school seniors attend their last assembly, make their last walk, sit with their friends in just that way a last time.Thursday, May 11, Escambia County High School seniors lined up in the hallway and walked into Hodnette Auditorium for…

During Escambia County High School Class Day held Thursday, May 11, the Rev. W.J. Hawthorne, center, pastor of Greater Mt. Triumph Baptist Church, presented the Marcelette and Curtis Harris Academic Scholarship to Trinity Thames, left, and Darron Nichols, right. The Harrises were highly regarded educators in Atmore.