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ECHS claims first win in heated contest
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter The Escambia County High varsity Blue Devils defeated Mattie T. Blount High School 10-5 in a heated, two-inning game last Thursday, February 27. Nate Crenshaw was on the mound for ECHS during both innings, striking out four and giving up five runs. Keon Malone scored two runs for the Blue Devils and led the team in batting with two hits and four stolen bases. Lebron…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
Bell, Cloud combine for perfect game; EA sweeps twin bill from Lighthouse
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Chase Bell and Cameron Cloud combined to pitch a perfect game in the opener as Escambia Academy swept a February 29 double-header against Lighthouse Christian Academy at Tom Byrne Park. The Cougars won each game by a 12-0 score, and each game lasted just three innings. Bell started on the mound and pitched two innings during the first game, striking out five. Cloud took over…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
Bethel UMC undergoes changes
In late December, Bethel United Methodist Church became a mission church, also known as a preaching station, in the Baypines District of the United Methodist Church. “Peaching station” sounds very John Wesleyan. Wesley was, of course, the founder of methodism. Members voted to make this change from being a full connectional church for financial reasons. It had nothing to do with the split that may come in the denomination later…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Post 90 hosts oratorical contest
By PAUL CHASON Special to Atmore News Billy Glenn Rushing Post 90 of the American Legion in Atmore was honored to host the Department of Alabama, American Legion Oratorical contest for the 3rd Division on February 22. I’m sure you are asking, “What is the Oratorical Contest?” The American Legion Oratorical Contest exists to develop deeper knowledge and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution among high school students. Since 1938, the…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
No fight is more noble than defending the unborn
I can think of no fight more noble or important than defending unborn children. The Scriptures make clear that God makes every person in his image, so this issue is very near to my heart. I am proud to be a leader in the fight to end abortion. With the election of President Trump, we have never been closer. Just last week, two very important pro-life bills received a majority…
by Submitted Article access_time6 years ago