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ECHS girls second; boys third in 4A track sectionals
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer Escambia County High School’s girls and boys track teams turned in impressive showings during the AHSAA 4A Section 1 Sectional Track Meet held April 26 and 27 at T.R. Miller High School. The Lady Blue Devils placed second on the T.R. Miller track, and the boys placed third to out-perform eight other schools. The ECHS girls scored 94 points to finish runner-up to Alabama…
by Josh Frye access_time7 years ago
Nickson signs with Huntingdon
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer Another Escambia County High School athlete will compete at the next level after Lady Blue Devils basketball star Jacala Nickson signed to play for Huntingdon College during an April 23 ceremony at the local school. The 5-6 powerhouse forward and guard, who averaged more than 25 points per game this season, has been a leader on the hardwood and off for the ECHS girls.…
by Josh Frye access_time7 years ago
Pro bull riders return to Atmore
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer For the first time in more than 12 years, a pro rodeo event found its way back to the Atmore area in the form of the Perdido River Farms Invitational Bullriding competition, presented April 26 and 27 by Wind Creek Casino and Hotel. The exhibition of cowboy skills featured more than 30 bull riders from the Premiere Bulls Tour, a professional bull-riding tour with Atmore…
by Josh Frye access_time7 years ago
Ministry training institute coming to Atmore
Details to be discussed during 1-night revival By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer When First Baptist Church of Atmore holds its one-night revival this Sunday, May 5, those in attendance won’t just hear the words of a dynamic guest preacher. They will also hear about a new center for training such preachers. Along with the sermon from Dr. Kevin Blackwell, who serves as assistant to the president for church relations…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
‘Odd Couple’ opens Thursday
The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts’ production of “The Odd Couple” opens this week. Performances are Thursday through Saturday, May 2 through 4, at 7 p.m., with a Sunday matinee, May 5, at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the box office and at Atmore News, 128 S. Main. Shown at a recent rehearsal are, from left, Joseph Seltzer, AJ Grassia, Rob Arrant, Cade Vickrey (in apron), and Phil…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago