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The purple martin man
Kay and Weldon Vickrey Scraping gourds By CAROLYN DRINKARD Special to Atmore News Native Americans have had a special connection to purple martins for centuries. They erected gourd houses to attract these fascinating creatures, and in exchange, the birds kept insects off their crops and drove crows and other birds away from their corn. This cooperation between man and bird lives on today in Southwest Alabama, as southerners erect gourd…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
ECHS’s Blue Devils suffer second loss
ECHS’s Willie Banks (3) runs the ball during the first quarter of last Friday’s game against T.R. Miller. By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Escambia County High’s Blue Devils are still in search of their first win of 2020 after being blanked 29-0 by T.R. Miller 29-0 last Friday, August 28, the second straight shutout suffered by ECHS. Willie Banks led the Blue Devils in rushing with 27 carries for 86…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
EA loses close one
Late field goal gives No. 2 Glenwood 24-22 win By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Despite a three-touchdown performance by Bubba Nettles, Escambia Academy suffered its first loss of the season last Friday, August 28, a 24-22 setback to Glenwood Academy. The Gators, last season’s AISA 2A state runners-up, started off the game quietly, and Nettles put the first points on the board, scoring on a 2-yard run. A missed extra-point…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
APCO offers payment plans for customers affected by COVID-19
Special to Atmore News Supporting customers affected by COVID-19 with tailored, customized solutions to meet their needs remains a priority as Alabama Power continues to navigate the pandemic. In a time that presents unique challenges, the company’s support of its customers and the communities it calls home has not wavered. As part of continued customer support, Alabama Power is offering a new, easy-to-use payment plan service to help customers facing…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
The better angels of our nature
Bradley Bryne U.S. Congressman It’s disheartening to see this summer’s protests turn so very violent. Indeed, last Friday’s peaceful march in Washington, a small protest in Mobile on Saturday, and the University of Alabama football team’s Tuscaloosa march on Monday, have been overwhelmed by violent clashes in places like Portland, Oregon. There is no message in this violence, just hate, injury, and death. We saw videos last week of protesters…
by Submitted Article access_time6 years ago