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Questions not being asked
By TOM TSCHIDA Emergency Chaplain As this is being written [Wednesday, August 30], thousands upon thousands of victims of Hurricane Harvey are being rescued or are waiting to be rescued. As these souls wait for someone, anyone, to come to their aide, a thousand thoughts must be swirling within their minds. Will they get here in time? Will they even be able to get to me? What about my children, relatives,…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
A look back at a busy August
By Congressman Bradley Byrne With the House of Representatives out of session during the month of August for a District Work Period, I used the time to travel all across Southwest Alabama listening to the people I represent and seeing the challenges and opportunities facing our area firsthand. Despite what some may believe, the August District Work Period is an incredibly busy and important time. In fact, I held over…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers Labor Day is the traditional kickoff to an election year. Folks, our quadrennial gubernatorial election year is going to be a doozy. We are in for one heck of a political year next year. Besides the Governor’s race, we have an open Lt. Governor’s race, an open Attorney General’s race, an open Treasurer’s race, and an open Agriculture Commissioner’s race. We have statewide races for Secretary of…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
Habitat demo day is Saturday
Escambia County Habitat for Humanity will hold what they hope will be their final demolition day for the East Craig Street home renovation. The demolition was partially completed last month with the help of APSO (Alabama Power Service Organization) volunteers. “We are very happy with the work already done,” said Lisa Tindell, executive director for ECHFH. “However, we still have a long way to go to be ready for the…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
Join the Arbor Day Foundation in September – Receive 10 free trees
Everyone who joins the Arbor Day Foundation in September will receive 10 free trees as part of the Foundation’s Trees for America program. Through Trees for America, everyone is encouraged to plant trees, which benefit the environment and improves quality of life. With nearly 1 million members and supporters, the Arbor Day Foundation is the nation’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to planting trees. Everyone joining this month will receive one…
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