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Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers As the 2018 state elections begin, let’s take one last look at the 2017 Special Election to fill the remaining three years of Jeff Sessions’ six-year term which, by the way, comes up in two years in 2020. It is assumed by most astute political observers that the winner, Democrat Doug Jones, cannot win election to a full term in 2020, simply because he is a Democrat.…
Tax reformation
To the editor: The new tax relief bill has now been passed by both the house and senate and signed by President Trump. No Democrat voted for this bill. Why? This bill is long overdue. It will give tax relief to hard working families, reduce and make filling out our taxes more simple, give more child credit, lower the business tax from 35 to 21 percent (which will give businesses…
Escambia Academy notice
School is CANCELLED for tomorrow, Jan. 17, due to the severe winter weather predicted for tonight and tomorrow. The plans are at this time for school to resume on Thursday, Jan. 18. Due to the severe cold weather that is forecast for the rest of the week, EA will continue to have a relaxed dress code when school resumes. Please dress students for warmth.
Public schools closed Wednesday
Escambia County Superintendent of Education released the following: All Escambia County Public Schools (Alabama) will be closed Wednesday, January 17, 2018, due to a severe winter weather advisory.  A decision will be made tomorrow about school for Thursday. Please monitor your local media and our web-site and face book post for updates.  Please stay safe during this severe weather.  Thank you for your patience.