Year: 2017

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Getting around the district
By Congessman Bradley Byrne Each August, Members of Congress head back to their home states for a District Work Period. I use this time to travel throughout my district and interact with the people I represent in Congress. These District Work Periods are jammed packed with multiple stops a day, plenty of time in the car, and important conversations with constituents. To help explain just how busy these weeks can…
by Submitted Article access_time9 years ago
Nokomis man arrested on drug charges
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies, patrolling in the Nokomis area Monday night (August 7) due to numerous “suspicious vehicle” complaints, arrested a Nokomis man on felony drug charges. ECSO Chief Deputy Mike Lambert reported Tuesday that, as a result of the concentrated patrol, deputies made contact with John Duane Flowers Jr., 31, of a James Road address. While questioning Flowers, the lawmen found him to be in possession of a…
by Don Fletcher access_time9 years ago
Dogs
By Harvey H. (“Hardy”) Jackson Saw where a Beagle named Ono won the top dog prize at the Westminster Kennel Club dog do-rah. Good for Ono. Good for Beagles. Reading this I paused to reflect on dogs I have known and loved. Now I’m not opposed to cats. They are OK. But, well, it’s like when this cat took up at my house and I tried to give it to…
by Submitted Article access_time9 years ago
Students return to class
City streets, county roads and state and federal highways in Atmore and Escambia County became a little more crowded this week as around 5,000 local students who have been enjoying their summer vacation returned to classes for the 2017-18 school term. Atmore police and Escambia County deputies will be handling traffic control in the various school zones, public and private, in an attempt to ensure the safety of students, teachers…
by Don Fletcher access_time9 years ago
Special election Tuesday
The first step in filling the seat vacated by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions will be held next Tuesday, August 15, as the Special Primary Election is held. The eight Democratic candidates on the ballot are Will Boyd Vann Caldwell Jason E. Fisher Michael Hansen Doug Jones Robert Kennedy Jr. Brian McGee Charles Nana The 10 Republican candidates on the ballot are James Paul Beretta Joseph F. Breault Randy Brinson…
by Sherry Digmon access_time9 years ago