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No. 3 EA finishes region sweep
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Landon Sims and Bubba Nettles helped Escambia Academy gain a decisive, 36-6 victory over Southern Academy last Friday, October 23, that completed EA’s season dominance of AISA Class 2A, Region 2 competition. The Cougars took a 7-0 lead when Devin Kelly scored the game’s first touchdown and Sims connected with the PAT kick. Sims gained his first touchdown of the night as the seconds ticked…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
A welcome donation
At the presentation, from left, Mark Wakefield, Bobby Davis, Kevin Garrett News Staff Report Atmore First Baptist Church did not escape damage during Hurricane Sally in September. In fact, some roof damage is visible from the street. According to Pastor Kevin Garrett, the roof over the sanctuary has to be replaced and several areas need patching on the other roofs of the building. Fortunately, the church got some help last…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Taking a vaccine seriously
Bradley Bryne U.S. Congressman Since COVID-19 started to bear down on the U.S. in March we have been told that the ultimate solution would be an effective vaccine providing immunity to the vast majority who receive it. But, in almost the same breath we were told anti-viral vaccines take years to be developed and tested to show their safety and effectiveness. Indeed, the fastest a vaccine has ever been developed…
by Submitted Article access_time5 years ago
Area man, woman freed on parole
Collins Harwell By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Two state inmates with area ties — Frank Collins Jr. of Atmore and Kimberly Renee Harwell of nearby Century, Fla. — were each granted parole during hearings held recently by the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. Collins, who could have been required to remain in state custody until at least October 15, 2034 had the board not granted him clemency, was…
by Don Fletcher access_time5 years ago