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ECHS wrestling team makes history
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter For the first time in school history, Escambia County High’s wrestling team appeared as a sanctioned wrestling team when the team competed Saturday, November 13, during an individual wrestling tournament held at Gulf Shores High School. Of six wrestlers who competed at the event, three placed.Freshman Brandon Dean took top place honors within the 220-pound weight class, making Dean the first wrestling team member to place…
by Josh Frye access_time2 years ago
NHS advances in playoffs
Chiefs’ Jamarkus Jefferson (6) runs the ball for a touchdown By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sportswriter Northview High School Chiefs hosted the first playoff game of the season last Friday night against Bozeman of Panama City.The Chiefs came out on top with a final score of 27-21, and it was one of the best games all season. The game was definitely a close one, and the Chiefs fought until the very end…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Cougars beat Chambers; look to Championship
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter After a disappointing end last season during the AISA championship game against Chambers Academy, Escambia Academy’s football team is holding their heads up proudly this week after dismantling the Rebels, 37-13, last Friday (November 12) during the AISA Class 2A State Semi-Finals, launching them to a sixth straight championship game appearance.Last season, Chambers sent EA packing after defeating the Cougars, 36-34, during the AISA Championship. In…
by Josh Frye access_time2 years ago
Extension offering financial planning programs
The Alabama Extension Service is offering three financial planning programs in December. Each is on a Thursday night. Note some sessions require fees. All require registration.Year-end tax planning for farmersAlabama Extension is offering a live, online two-hour program on year-end tax planning for farmers at 7 p.m., December 2.The business of farming provides more opportunities to schedule the recognition of income and expenses than any other business. Hopefully you will…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Honoring veterans
It’s a tradition with the Atmore VFW Auxiliary. Every Veterans Day, they provide a free breakfast at Anchor Café for all veterans who will come. Thursday morning, as of about 9:30, they had served 52 veterans, many more than last year when COVID kept a lot of people at home. Members of the Auxiliary at Anchor are shown, from left, Jackson Odom, 11, volunteer; Jackey Odom holding J.T. Odom; Jenny…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago