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RP Star Students
The Rachel Patterson Elementary School Star Students for September are, from left, first row, Tamarian Webb, Jeremiah Dirden, Ke’Miney Davis, Jaeon Williams, Jarius Kemp, Ava Williams; second row, Kamari George, Labryson McCall, Aubree Price, Zylus Davidson, Tyler Ivery, Zaya Henderson; third row, Quartez James, Zoey Davidson, Mallory Gibson, Leland Holland, Zoey Young, Paisley Macks, Kenedi Stallworth, Nyasia Moton. Not pictured are Malayshia Packer, Kaelynn Chafin, and Royal French.
Sims, Nettles lead EA past NHS in ‘Battle on the Line’
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Landon Sims and Bubba Nettles scored two touchdowns each to lead Escambia Academy past local rival Northview High, 27-22 last Friday, October 2, in the “Battle on the Line.” The Cougars entered the game with a record of 4-1, while the Chiefs, who started their season on September 25, entered the game with a record of 1-0. The matchup against the Chiefs marked the first…
APCO customers to receive credit
Special to Atmore News The typical Alabama Power residential customer will receive a $25 credit this month, following a decision over the summer by the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC). Commissioners approved the credit in August, with the benefits appearing on October bills. The credit is in addition to the 3 percent rate reduction customers received this year. In all, customers are expected to receive about $300 million in benefits…
A do nothing Congress
Bradley Bryne U.S. Congressman Congress was sent home by Speaker Pelosi last Friday without securing a deal with the White House or the Senate on the next COVID bill. While we were told we might get a 24-hours’ notice to return, our calendar doesn’t show us coming back to Washington until November 16. President Truman ran against the Republican majority 80th Congress (1947-49) as the “Do Nothing Congress” because it…