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Beach mouse takes a bite out of Alabama’s growth
Congressman Jerry Carl Oftentimes, the federal government identifies a problem, implements a solution, but fails to consider the long-term costs and impact that its decision may have. These unintended consequences can create massive headaches, cost people tons of money, and be difficult to undo.I have seen this time and time again during my 2.5 years in Congress, and I find myself constantly fighting back against unnecessary big government rules and…
by Submitted Article access_time8 months ago
Clarke Prep wins over EA
By PATRICK BYRDNews Sports Writer The Escambia Academy Cougars were excited to finally play on home turf Thursday, August 31, after the game was moved ahead from Friday night. Their opponents, the Clarke Prep School Gators, marked the first region game for the Cougars.The Cougar captains Quinten Odom, Luke Bell, Charlie Sasser, and Zeke McElhaney met the Gator captains at midfield for the coin toss. The Cougars won and chose…
by Atmore News access_time8 months ago
ECHS knocks off Northview
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Jamarion Robinson passed for three touchdowns, Escambia County High’s (ECHS) gritty defensive unit scored the other, and the Blue Devils downed neighboring Northview (Fla.) 26-14 last Friday, September 1.With the triumph, ECHS gained a degree of revenge and improved to 2-0 while preparing to travel to Satsuma and open AHSAA Class 4A, Region 1 competition this Friday, September 8.“Northview beat us 57-14 last year, and…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 months ago
NHS falls to ECHS
By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer Last Friday night, September 1, the Northview Chiefs traveled across the state line to play the Escambia County Blue Devils in Atmore. Unfortunately for the Chiefs, they fell short of the win with a final score of 26-14.Atmore received the ball on kickoff at the start of the first quarter and scored early on. They did not make the extra point, making the score 6-0.…
by Atmore News access_time8 months ago
Golden Eagles to gather
By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher A long-standing reunion in Atmore is the annual Escambia County Training School Golden Eagles Alumni Gathering held in the fall. Although the event was not held in 2020 and 2021 due to Covid, it was well-attended in 2022, and alumni are encouraged to attend and fellowship one with another again.This year, the Gathering is set for Friday, September 29, at David’s Catfish.Following is the schedule:Meet and…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 months ago