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A nation that’s safe
Congressman Jerry Carl A few weeks ago, I wrote about a plan my House Republican colleagues and I have been working on so that we are fully prepared to hit the ground running when we take back the House this November. We believe it’s absolutely critical for us to lay this groundwork now so that we do not waste any time getting this country back on track once we are…
by Submitted Article access_time4 years ago
Volunteering at Blue Lake
Volunteers from Atmore First United Methodist Church recently volunteered at Blue Lake Methodist Camp near Andalusia. In fact, this was not their first trip to the Camp – they’ve been multiple times this summer to help with mowing. Shown are, from left, Jim Henley, Lamar Godwin, Joe Hardy, Steve Drew, Rob Faircloth and Will Chapman.
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Cougars lose to Jets
By PATRICK BYRDNews Sports Writer The Escambia Academy Cougars held their first home game of the season on Thursday, September 8, after a weather threat caused the game to be moved forward one night. Banks Academy traveled from Birmingham to see Bachelor Field and to meet the Cougar football team for the first time. This season marks Banks’ fourth year of AISA football, and previously they have only faced the…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Blue Devils fall to St. Michael, suffer first setback
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Escambia County High’s football team opened this season with two straight wins, just the fourth time since 2010 the team has managed such a feat. The accomplishment apparently lulled the young ECHS players into a false sense of security as they took the field last Friday, September 9, against Class 4A, Region 1 foe St. Michael Catholic.It didn’t take long for that to change.While ECHS…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago
Northview claims 34-25 win over Tate
By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer This past week the Northview Chiefs took home yet another win, bringing their record to 3-0. This was an extra special win for the Chiefs considering both of the coaches are brothers. Tate’s coach Rhett Summerford battled against Northview’s head coach Wesley Summerford in the game last Friday night, September 9. It was a little wet, nevertheless, it was a great ballgame for the hundreds…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago