First bale
Wesley Wiggins, left, brought in the first bale of cotton this season at West Florida Gin on Meadows Road. Gin manager Rodney Helton presented Wiggins with a check for $500 for the first bale Monday, November 22.
‘GivingTuesday’ is Nov. 30
News Staff Report Next Tuesday, November 30, is “GivingTuesday,” a special day during which individuals are encouraged to do good things for their neighbors and communities.The global initiative was started in 2012 and is observed annually on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. It is designed to raise awareness of the many ways in which an individual can participate, from providing financial assistance to various nonprofits, to charitable and humanitarian acts that…
NHS season ends
By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sportswriter This past Friday, November 19, the Northview Chiefs traveled to Baker to face the Gators for the second round of playoffs. Unfortunately for Northview, they fell short of the victory. The Chiefs wrapped up their season Friday with a hard fought game. Even though they did not have the outcome they had hoped for, it was still an amazing season. Their final record this season was…
ECHS basketball team off to a good start
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Escambia County High boys’ varsity basketball team has improved to a 4-1 season record after dropping 68-65 last Thursday, November 18, against Cottage Hill and winning, 55-46, last Friday, November 19, against B.C. Rain.During last Thursday’s loss against Cottage Hill, Sheldon Williams led scoring for the Blue Devils with 20 points. Conner McPherson scored 18, Stephen Williams had 15 points, Terrance McNeal and Hakeem Johnson…
Extension offering financial planning programs
The Alabama Extension Service is offering three financial planning programs in December. Each is on a Thursday night. Note some sessions require fees. All require registration.Year-end tax planning for farmersAlabama Extension is offering a live, online two-hour program on year-end tax planning for farmers at 7 p.m., December 2.The business of farming provides more opportunities to schedule the recognition of income and expenses than any other business. Hopefully you will…