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Lady Blue Devils knock off Monroe, Baldwin
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter The Lady Blue Devils of Escambia County High evened their season record at 4-4 after wins over Monroe County and Baldwin County last week. Last Thursday, December 5, C’Anna Betts led the Lady Devils in scoring with 21 points, five of which came off free throws, as ECHS roughed up MCHS, 41-27. Jayla Adams registered 13 points, while Makayla Lyons and Timia Gaines scored three…
by Josh Frye access_time4 years ago
Wheat is West MVP
EA seniors shine during AISA All Star game By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Five Escambia Academy seniors took to the football field for one last round during the 2019 AISA All-Star Football Game, played last Friday, December 6, at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery. Jason “Jaybo” Davis, Shannon “Lolo” Wheat, Tiquale Taylor, Tyler Newton and Bryant Quimby represented the Cougars as members of the West All-Stars team. “It was a special…
by Josh Frye access_time4 years ago
Peebles, 3 NHS teammates to play in Subway all-star game
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter When the 2019 Subway All-Star Football Game kicks off this Friday, December 13, at Blue Wahoos Stadium in Pensacola, Fla., four Northview High seniors will represent their school on the West squad. Fullback Trent Peebles, who rushed for more than 1,200 yards and scored more than 20 touchdowns, will be joined by offensive linemen Garrick Davis and Cameron Findley, as well as linebacker Wyatt Windham.…
by Josh Frye access_time4 years ago
Empowering Alabama with education opportunities
Education is an amazing tool. It can transform the lives of both the young and old. A quality education empowers the powerless and provides opportunities in otherwise bleak circumstances. It can provide a path out of poverty. I think of Abraham Lincoln, who famously walked miles to borrow books from neighboring towns and farms. Despite being poor, he used what little money he made from farm chores and labor to…
by Submitted Article access_time4 years ago
Bumps and bruises
An 82-year-old Atmore woman suffered only minor injuries after she drove her 2011 Honda Accord off fog-shrouded Old Bratt Road, ran over a stop sign and slammed into a tree around 5:49 p.m. last Friday, December 6. Alabama State Troopers reported that the woman was attempting to turn right off West State Line Road when the crash occurred. Emergency personnel said the woman suffered only bumps and bruises from airbag…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago