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EA boys earn AISA Class A hoops title with 47-42 win over ACA The new state champs are, from left, Ty McCants, Isaac Ratcliff, Christian Burks, B.J. McBride, Bryce Stevens, Coach Larry Nichols, Coach Jerome Webster, Hayden Sheets, Cameron Perkins, Rontae Watson, Traegan James, Braylon Snow. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Rontae Watson scored 11 of his 19 points in the final period, and Bryce Stevens hit two long-distance shots…

First grade moves to A.C. Moore Primary School Demolition of the old concession stand. News Staff Report Escambia County education officials announced during last week’s (February 13’s) meeting of the county school board that ground will be broken this Friday, February 21, for the new concession stand and visitors-side restrooms at Escambia County High’s Herbert Barnes Field. Shaun Goolsby, the county school system’s Deputy Director of Operations, said the 10…

Tear gas brings end to 6-hour standoff at Brown St. house From left, APD officers John Hiebert and Ryan Gagliano remove crime scene tape to let a sheriff’s vehicle out of the staging area. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A six-hour standoff between an Atmore man who shot several times at a city police officer, then barricaded himself and his girlfriend inside their Brown Street residence Monday night (February 10),…

Destiny pastor awaiting DA’s decision on indictment Bishop By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Charges against Destiny Worship Center Pastor Bernard Bishop — arrested December 5 and accused of trying to smuggle drugs, weapons and other contraband into Fountain Correctional Facility Annex — were dropped during a preliminary hearing held Monday (February 10) at the county courthouse.Bishop’s attorney, Jerome C. Carter of Mobile, said he and his client are “very happy”…

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Four Atmore City Council members gave unanimous approval during their Monday, February 10, meeting to a resolution that will double the monthly pay for the next mayoral administration.The city’s next mayor will be paid $6,000 per month ($72,000 per year), compared to the $35,000 salary Mayor Jim Staff currently receives. Council members, who are paid $400 per month, will be paid twice that when the…