Year: 2024

The Rachel Patterson Elementary School Star Students for November are, from left, first row, Malachi Kilpatrick, Davion Wiggins, Khaza Mitchell, Trinity Jones, Kylen Wiggins, Kingston Williams, Keon Moton; second row, Adelaide Barrow-Knowlthon, Kimora Washington, Heavin Neasman, Dakayla Kidd, Lake’lyn Bogan, Gavin Mooney, Bryleigh Williams; third row, Omari Webb, Ryla Crayton, Cameron Brown, Justin Gross, Jayceon Dortch, Hazekiah George, Saveion Johnson. Not pictured are Chaynce Williams, Demonte’ Williams, Za’Miyrah Tate, Dacorian…

The Escambia County Farmers Federation (ECFF) received an Award of Excellence during the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 103rd annual meeting Dec. 9 in Montgomery. This honor recognizes counties for top-tier programs, community work and agricultural advocacy during 2024. From left are Federation Executive Director Paul Pinyan and ECFF President Todd Williamson. The Escambia County Farmers Federation (ECFF) received an Award of Excellence during the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 103rd annual meeting December…

Homeschooled Kids & Co. students and chaperones were, from left, front row, Thomas Scott, Gage Scott, chaperone Tammy Pence, chaperone Sabrina Matheny, Addison Barnes, Briauna Matheny, JohnnyLee Haynes; back row, chaperone Hannah Barnes, chaperone Emily Purvis, Carter Purvis, Chase Purvis, Wyatt Bass, Sam Barnes, Lilly Bass, Bristol Bass, Callie Purvis, and KaseyJo Tessier. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A group of homeschooled youngsters literally and figuratively turned the tables on…

Danny Rolin, at left, displays a copy of his book; wife Connie stands behind him. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer It is only natural that Danny Rolin’s first literary effort carries a “wrestling” theme and features several wrestling terms and metaphors amid the author’s coming to grips with his religious faith.Danny, a former pro wrestler, wrote and rewrote the manuscript over a six-year period before finally publishing Wrestling With Grace,…