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Cougars suffer second 1-point heartbreaker

By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Escambia Academy’s Cougars came out on the short end of a 20-19 score in a wild, last-minute heartbreaker against Tuscaloosa Academy’s Knights last Friday, September 6, on EA’s home field. The one-point setback was the second such loss in the two games EA has played this season. They dropped a 21-20 decision to Presbyterian Christian School in their August 23 opener, played in Hattiesburg, Miss.…

Blue Devils 2-0 after caging Tigers 46-0

Hammac passes for 322 yards, 2 touchdowns as ECHS rolls By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Escambia County High caged Monroe County’s Tigers last Friday, September 6, defeating the visitors 46-0 and improving their season record to 2-0. Quarterback Jacob Hammac led the Blue Devils offense, completing 18 of 24 pass attempts for two touchdowns and 322 yards. Escambia County kicked off the scoring early on a 45-yard pass from Hammac…

Gospel bluegrass concerts set

Special to Atmore News If you enjoy gospel bluegrass, you’ll want to mark your calendar for Sunday, September 15, 6 p.m., when Pine Barren Baptist Church hosts Alan Sibley and The Magnolia Ramblers. The church is located on Highway 4 in Davisville. The church’s GPS address is 5270 Pine Barren Church Road, Century FL 32535. Alan Sibley and The Magnolia Ramblers’ home base is the Magnolia state of Mississippi. For…

Benefit hog hunt this weekend

Special to Atmore News A hog hunt will take place this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, September 14 and 15, to benefit Collin Hendry, who was recently diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia. Each four-man team will pay an entry fee of $150, and all proceeds will go to the youngster’s parents, Stanton and Kelli Miller Hendry, to help defray costs of treatment. Trophies, prizes and bragging rights will be up for…

August recess roundup

It is a very old tradition for Congress to recess during the hot and humid month of August. Years ago, Congress had completed its work by this time and took the rest of the year off. However, we now reconvene after what has become known as the August District Work Period. This time has always been valuable for me to spend listening to my constituents. This year, with Speaker Pelosi…