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Much to be thankful for

As the year draws to a close and we enter another holiday season, I’m reminded we have much to be thankful for. First, I’m thankful for those who answer the call to service at home and abroad. It’s easy to get bogged down in the never-ending news coverage of political squabbles, but the men and women of our military are doing extraordinary things to keep global threats at bay. Our…

AISA Class AA Championship

Cougars fall to Autauga for second straight year By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter The Cougars of Escambia Academy suffered another heartbreaking loss in the AISA Class AA State Championship game, falling for the second year in a row to the Autauga Academy Generals last Friday, November 22, in Troy. After being shutout against the Generals last year, 49-0, the Cougars set out on a redemption-seeking mission at Troy University, but…

VFW holding fund-raiser

Veterans of Foreign Wars will be selling smoked Boston butts (average 10 lb.) for $40 December 2 through 8. Contact a VFW member for purchase or call Billy Gates at 251-331- 5415. The butts will be smoked by The Butcher’s Market. These Boston butts will make excellent early Christmas presents for families or employees. Pickup will be at the Butcher’s Market December 12-14. Please support the VFW’s mission of veterans…

BOE approves personnel recommendations

News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent John Knott at the board meeting Thursday, November 21. Leave of absence 1. Kathy Douglas, 6-hour lunchroom worker, W.S. Neal Middle School, leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act, effective August 12, 2019 through October 11, 2019 2. Jean Chaloux, 8-hour custodian, Escambia County High School, leave of absence under the Family…

Destiny’s senior citizens celebration one of best ever

By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer For the past 12 years, locals ages 60 and over have enjoyed the food, fun and fellowship offered by Destiny Worship Center at the Atmore church’s annual Senior Citizens Appreciation Day. And while the event has been a success each of the previous years, the sponsors and guests of honor felt the 13th edition, held last Saturday, November 23, might have been among the…