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ECHS basketball team off to a good start
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Escambia County High boys’ varsity basketball team has improved to a 4-1 season record after dropping 68-65 last Thursday, November 18, against Cottage Hill and winning, 55-46, last Friday, November 19, against B.C. Rain.During last Thursday’s loss against Cottage Hill, Sheldon Williams led scoring for the Blue Devils with 20 points. Conner McPherson scored 18, Stephen Williams had 15 points, Terrance McNeal and Hakeem Johnson…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
NHS season ends
By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sportswriter This past Friday, November 19, the Northview Chiefs traveled to Baker to face the Gators for the second round of playoffs. Unfortunately for Northview, they fell short of the victory. The Chiefs wrapped up their season Friday with a hard fought game. Even though they did not have the outcome they had hoped for, it was still an amazing season. Their final record this season was…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Cougars fall short of state title
EA’s Jacob Lee (6) makes a touch down catch. By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Escambia Academy Cougars fell short of gaining another AISA Class 2A state title last Friday, November 19, during their sixth consecutive AISA championship game appearance at the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery.Again, EA faced rival Autauga Academy Generals. Autauga held off the Cougars for a 52-35 state title victory.The Generals entered into the game against EA with…
by Josh Frye access_time4 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_time4 years ago
Eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots expanded to include for those 18 and older
Special to Atmore News The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has authorized Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna’s COVID-19 boosters for all fully vaccinated U.S. adults, ages 18 and up. This follows emergency use authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for all fully vaccinated American adults.Adults initially vaccinated with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are eligible for a booster dose…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago