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Atmore observes Arbor Day
By JOSH FRYE News Staff Writer Atmore Mayor Jim Staff, members of the Atmore Garden Club, Escambia County Forester Thomas Davis and Escambia County Forestry Ranger Donnie Odom observed Arbor Day Thursday, April 25 with first-grade students from Rachel Patterson Elementary at Heritage Park with the planting of two winged elms. “It is important to teach these young kids the importance of Arbor Day and plant life,” Davis said. “Trees…
Ribbon cutting
Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on April 26 at Heritage Park for Sign Gypsies in the Country. Shown are, from left, front, Emily Wilson, Erin Hankins, Vickie Cravey, Carrie Lassiter, Ryan Lassiter, Jordan Barnett, Brandy Giger; back, Chuck Brooks, Shawn Rounsavall, Robbie Cale, Ruthie Stephens, Frank Cravey, John Stallworth, Jodi James, Sandy Helton, Emilee Waters, Brandy Giger.
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ECHS kicks off Pepsi fundraiser
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer The Escambia County High School football team kicked off its Spring Pepsi Fundraiser last week to help raise money for the football program. “We are very excited,” Blue Devils head coach Scott Mason said. “The fundraiser will help raise money for equipment, field supplies, weight lifting supplements and football uniforms.” Mason pointed out that such events are crucial to the betterment of the school’s…
EA looking for scrimmage partner as spring drills start
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer The Escambia Academy Cougars began gearing up for the 2019-2020 football season on April 29 with the start of spring training. “We are very excited for this coming football season,” EA head coach Hugh Fountain said. “I am looking forward to us changing up some things and looking at numerous matches on the line.” Fountain has served as the head coach of the school’s…
Self-protection is key
As the weeks roll by, high school football season draws ever closer. Players have already begun to hit the weights and the field this week as spring training kicks off. As players gear up, the number-one concern for coaches is safety. Switching through the telly this week, I noticed a special on concussions, which continue to pose a huge problem for professional athletes who endure physical contact. During my career…
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