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Substitute training via Zoom
Special to Atmore News The Escambia County Board of Education will host a FREE substitute personnel virtual training session Friday, October 9, 9 a.m. If you are currently on the substitute list for the school district and become a substitute teacher, teacher assistant, secretary, cafeteria worker, bus driver or custodian, you must log in to this training before you can begin subbing for the 2020-2021 school year. No one will…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Banks scores twice; ECHS knocks off Monroe Co.
ECHS’s Anthony McCants (15) throws a pass during last Friday’s game against Monroe County. By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Willie Banks had 18 carries for 77 yards and scored two touchdowns in Escambia County High’s 35-6 homecoming victory over Monroe County last Friday. After a slow start to the season, the Blue Devils have improved to 2-3 overall and 1-1 in Class 4A, Region 1 competition. “We had a great…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
Nettles, Sims lead EA past Knights
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Led by junior running back Bubba Nettles, Escambia Academy advanced to a 4-1 overall record after defeating Tuscaloosa Academy, 28-13, last Friday, September 25. A J.U. Blacksher transfer, Nettles, who rushed for over 200-yards on 24 carries and had two touchdowns, has been a formidable force for the Cougars so far this season. Nettles helped put the first points on the scoreboard for the Cougars…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
Northview: First game, first win
By LIBBY PUGH News Sportswriter In their season opener, the Northview Chiefs earned a morale boosting 39 to 6 win against the Holmes County Blue Devils of Bonifay, Florida. With a new head coach, Wes Summerford, the Chiefs were able to boost school spirit immensely. “I am proud of our guys for being relentless and playing hard during the game. The guys have been practicing and conditioning for three months…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
A new Supreme Court justice
Bradley Bryne U.S. Congressman On the Friday night after Hurricane Sally passed, while many of us down here were still digging out and cleaning up and without electrical power, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died. As an attorney, Justice Ginsberg was a leading advocate for women’s rights and gender equality. She was placed on the powerful U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia by President Jimmy…
by Submitted Article access_time6 years ago