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Pickens Pirates scuttle EA’s season
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer Despite a strong pitching performance from Parker Robinson in the first game, Escambia Academy’s Cougars were swept by Pickens Academy in the AISA regional baseball playoffs. Robinson struck out 11, allowed just 5 hits and walked three batters during the opener of the April 19 postseason doubleheader. Despite holding off the Pirates until the ninth inning, EA was not able to generate a win…
by Josh Frye access_time7 years ago
Alabama the Beautiful
As the weather continues to warm and summer temperatures approach, I am reminded of the incredible natural beauty that lies here in Alabama. For many schools throughout Southwest Alabama, April marked Spring Break for students and teachers, and so many families take advantage of that time to get out and enjoy the great outdoors throughout our state. As a hunter and outdoorsman, I know the importance of managing our wildlife…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
PCI hazardous materials collection is Saturday
News Staff Report Poarch Creek Indians Environmental Department will conduct a household hazardous waste collection day this Saturday, April 27, from 8 a.m. until noon. The event, open to all residents of Poarch and the surrounding area, is for household waste and electronics only. Large quantities of items from business, farms or other commercial operations will not be accepted. Items may be brought to Poarch Creek Fire Station No. 1,…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
GECA to present ‘Odd Couple’
News Staff Report You may remember the movie with Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon, or you may remember the television series with Jack Klugman and Tony Randall. If you watched “The Odd Couple” on the big screen or the small screen, you probably enjoyed Felix and Oscar. Now you can see them on stage. The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts is presenting “The Odd Couple” in May. Director Ellen…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Atmore man convicted
News Staff Report An Atmore man, originally facing 11 drug-related charges, was found guilty last week in Escambia County Circuit Court on six counts, not guilty on four others, and had one charge thrown out. Court documents show that a jury returned guilty verdicts against 21-year-old Jerby Eugene East of a Freemanville Drive address on two counts of second degree promoting prison contraband, one count of third degree promoting prison…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago