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Northview rallies after halftime to beat Flomaton

Northview’s Jamarkus Jefferson (6) tries to get past Flomaton’s Will Smith (10). Click to view more photos By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer Last Friday night, August 26, the Northview Chiefs swept the Flomaton Hurricanes at their home stadium in Bratt, Florida, with a final score of 48-33. The stadium was nearly packed full with fans. People from both sides of the state line came out to support their teams. This…

Recognized at ECHS

Outstanding Escambia County High School teachers and students are being recognized for August. Teacher of the Month – Barbara Whatley. Students of the Month – freshman Amaree Mosely, sophomore Braleigh Lambert, junior Heaven Dixon, senior Nataziana Staples.

Stewarts celebrate 70 years of marriage

Wedding day, 1952 Donna and Leon Stewart Leon and Donna Stewart will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on September 5, 2022. They were married on September 5, 1952 in the Bride’s home church in Piedmont, Virginia. Their formula for a happy marriage has always included devotion to God first, and to each other second. This union has proven to be a blessing to so many people! During the course of…

Obituaries, week of August 31, 2022

Billy Alexander McCaster McCaster Mr. Billy “Wild Bill” Alexander McCaster, age 60, of Atmore, Ala. passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Covenant Hospice at Sacred Heart Hospital, Pensacola, Fla. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 2, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Emanuel Faith Center, 710 E. Ridgeley Street with Bishop Wayne Johnson, Pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Turner Funeral Chapel in charge of all arrangements.…

Auditions set

Auditions for the Greater Escambia Council for the Arts’ next show, “The Importance of Being Earnest,” will be held Sunday, August 28, at 2 p.m..This is an all adult cast with performances October 13, 14, 15, and 16.