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CFSA funds COVID-19 relief efforts
Special to Atmore News The Community Foundation of South Alabama (CFSA) announced it has awarded $268,600 to 22 nonprofit organizations across its service area in Southwest Alabama. One of those receiving funds is Pride of Atmore. (Amount of funds awarded was not provided.)These funds will support programs that provide resources and basic needs to those in Baldwin, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe and Washington counties effected by COVID-19.To address…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Cougars secure playoff spot
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter After splitting two games against Sparta Academy during double-header action last Tuesday, April 13, the Escambia Academy Cougars are playoff bound after securing a third-seed spot in the 2021 AISA, Class 2A State Playoffs.During the first game of last week’s double-header, the Cougars defeated the Warriors 13-0. Parker Robinson opened the first game for EA on mound, pitching a no hitter, walking 5 and striking out…
by Josh Frye access_time3 years ago
Cougars capture sixth track title; tie for most of all time
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter For the sixth straight time, Escambia Academy’s boys track and field team captured the AISA overall state championship title during the 2021 AISA State Championships held in Gulf Shores, Ala. at Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium Friday, April 16. According to EA coach Mike Sims, the top place is just not only the sixth consecutive win by the EA boys track team, but also ties for the…
by Josh Frye access_time3 years ago
Democrats’ court packing plan is bad for Americans
Congressman Jerry Carl Democrats have been struggling to force their radical agenda through Congress, so now they are trying to pack the Supreme Court by adding 4 additional justices. House Democrats, led by Jerry Nadler, unveiled the Judiciary Act of 2021 last week, which would ultimately expand the Supreme Court from 9 to 13 justices.After the confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett last year, President Trump had effectively managed to…
by Submitted Article access_time3 years ago
Fire causes moderate damage
Special to Atmore News City firefighters spent less than 40 minutes battling a Sunday afternoon (April 18) kitchen fire that caused moderate damage to a Tumbling Lane residence.Atmore Fire Department reports show that units were dispatched at 3:17 p.m. to the rural site, which is in the Canoe community. Firemen arrived six minutes later and were able to bring the small blaze under control by 4 p.m.AFD personnel contained the…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago