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PCI gearing up for 2019 youth football season
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Poarch Creek Indians Recreation Department is getting its youth football program geared up for action, as practices are set to begin today (Wednesday, July 31). The PCI football program, the Warriors, is compiled of four different age groups that include freshman (5- to 6-year-olds), sophomores (7- to 8-year-olds), juniors (9- to 10-year-olds) and seniors (11- to 12-year-olds). According to PCI Sports Coordinator Jake McGhee, the…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
Make your mistakes, just remember who’s watching
There are many times during our lives we ponder the previous years of our lives. For myself, I am constantly thinking back to past experiences and the lessons I have learned from the many mistakes I have made during my life. One thing is for absolute certain, our world is changing. When I think back to my high school years at Escambia County High School, 15 years ago, the changes…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
In border battle, agents face growing crisis
Lately we’ve heard a non-stop narrative from the national news media and left-wing Democrats about the horrific conditions at our border. The never-ending insults directed towards our border patrol agents and law enforcement have outraged many of us who appreciate their invaluable service to us. Last week, I traveled to our southern border near El Paso, Texas to talk with them directly and get a firsthand look at the conditions…
by Submitted Article access_time6 years ago
JUB varsity, JV cheerleaders shine at Bama Camp
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter J.U. Blacksher’s varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders stacked up trophies and medals during the UCA Bama Cheerleading Camp, held July 22-25 at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. The United Cheerleading Association (UCA) hosted cheerleading squads from more than 30 schools in Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi and Florida during the camp, during which the girls were taught cheers, chants, stunts, as well as band and rally…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
Blair promoted
News Staff Report Bill Blair, formerly a captain with the Escambia County (Ala) Sheriff’s Office, was recently promoted to the rank of major. Maj. Blair is a 43-year veteran law enforcement officer and is a retired Special Agent for the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). He has served as a lieutenant and captain with ECSO and was assistant to the sheriff during the…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago