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‘Four Horsemen’ set to lead teams into battle
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer As the 2019 local football schedule starts this Friday, August 23, many of our local and area teams will see their first action of the season. Among each team is one player who will have a major hand in the success of each team. Those players from our four coverage-area schools are known collectively as the “Four Horsemen,” as they will have to take…
by Josh Frye access_time7 years ago
Leadership is key to successful season
With the start of the 2019 football season on the horizon, many questions loom pertaining to what powerhouse team will be able to fulfill its championship goals. Historically, the football teams in our area have more often than not offered up exciting, successful seasons. This week, the guys of each area team are working hard in full pads in the heat of the South Alabama summer in anticipation of the…
by Josh Frye access_time7 years ago
To end violence, return to American values
The recent violence in our country – and the passionate debates it has sparked – have led me to reflect on the emotional state of our country and the battle being waged between good and evil. I thought back to comments I gave earlier this year at a naturalization ceremony. These new citizens were gifted with the opportunity to forge for themselves a new American identity, complete with all its…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
BOE approves personnel recommendations
News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent John Knott at the regular board meeting Thursday, August 15, and in a special meeting Friday, August 16. Resignation 1. Shemika Barnes, instructional teacher aide, Huxford Elementary School, effective August 6, 2019 2. Sophia Yarber, math teacher, W.S. Neal Middle School, effective July 26, 2019 3. Alyssa Williams, 7-hour lunchroom worker, W.S. Neal High…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Atmore man arrested for meth
News Staff Report An Atmore man and two Flomaton residents, including his twin brother, were arrested August 8 on drug possession charges after a traffic stop by Brewton police. The Atmore man was also later charged with bringing drugs into the county jail. Kenny Shane Johnson, 33, of a Pouncey Road address, is charged with possession of methamphetamine, as are 33-year-old Keenan Shawn Johnson and 31-year-old Leslie Teresa McCann, both…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago