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The toll of the fentanyl crisis

Congressman Jerry Carl Virtually nobody in this country has been untouched by the opioid epidemic. Whether it’s a family member or a friend, nearly all of us know somebody who has been affected by it. The statistics are alarming – fentanyl overdoses are now the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18-45. On August 21, we recognized National Fentanyl Awareness and Prevention Day, which was established to remember the…

Appreciation planned at Gaines Chapel AME Church

Gaines Chapel AME Church Pastor’s Aid Board and church membership announce the third year Appreciation for the Rev. and Sis. Cleitis Walker Sr., Sunday, September 25.Sunday School will begin at 10:30, with the church service at 11:30. Evangelist Gwendolyn Brown of Shreveport, La. will be the speaker.Immediately following the church services, the appreciation program and dinner will be held in the fellowship hall.The theme for this event is “God orders…

EA Cougars lose to Jackson Academy Eagles

By PATRICK BYRDNews Sports Writer Friday, September 16, saw the Escambia Academy Cougars lining up on Bachelor Field to take on the Jackson Academy Eagles of Jackson, Ala. The Cougars sought to gain their first win of the season, while the Eagles were looking for their fifth; one of these wins was against the Clarke Prep School, whom the Cougars lost to earlier in the season. The two teams have…

NHS wins again, now 4-0

Chiefs’ Kaden Odom (4) tackles an Elberta runner. By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer The Northview Chiefs won over the Elberta Warriors last Friday night in Bratt for their 28th Homecoming game! With a final score of 49-17, it is safe to say that the Chiefs had yet another amazing game. They are now 4-0 and undefeated so far this season.The Homecoming activities began Friday afternoon with their iconic parade and…

Blue Devils 3-1 after shutout of Wilcox Central

ECHS’s Lajavius Johnson (1) and Ju’Marcus Lee (21) tackle a Wilcox ball carrier. ECHS’s James Whatley (2) runs for yardage as Lebron Willis (51) prepares to block. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Escambia County High Coach Vincent Harris said prior to last Friday’s (September 16) Class 4A, Region 1 contest against winless Wilcox Central that he was anxious to see whether the team that won its first two games, or…