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Yoder joins UB
United Bank’s President and CEO Robert R. Jones, III announced Lauren Yoder has joined United Bank as Assistant Vice President, Brewton Branch Manager. In her role, Yoder will work to build and expand customer relationships while maintaining the daily operations of the Brewton branch and staff. “The addition of Lauren Yoder to our team strengthens our commitment to expanding our presence in the Brewton market.” Jones said. “I am confident…
Food scores released
The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health for July. Ratings are ranked by score, low to high. FSE = Food Service Establishment Waffle House # 1969, Windriver Road N., Atmore, 78, FSE Diamond #6, E. Nashville Ave., Atmore, 85, limited food Church’s Chicken (A) # 1823, Atmore, 87, FSE Ramey’s Supermarket Deli, Atmore, 88, FSE Circle K # 2721573,…
Getting around the district
By Congessman Bradley Byrne Each August, Members of Congress head back to their home states for a District Work Period. I use this time to travel throughout my district and interact with the people I represent in Congress. These District Work Periods are jammed packed with multiple stops a day, plenty of time in the car, and important conversations with constituents. To help explain just how busy these weeks can…
Dogs
By Harvey H. (“Hardy”) Jackson Saw where a Beagle named Ono won the top dog prize at the Westminster Kennel Club dog do-rah. Good for Ono. Good for Beagles. Reading this I paused to reflect on dogs I have known and loved. Now I’m not opposed to cats. They are OK. But, well, it’s like when this cat took up at my house and I tried to give it to…
Inside the Statehouse
By Steve Flowers Folks, we are getting down to the proverbial lick log in the much-anticipated vote for the open U.S. Senate seat vacated by Jeff Sessions. After 20 years in the U.S. Senate as our junior U.S. Senator, Sessions left to become Donald Trump’s Attorney General. He probably regrets this decision. When the race began it looked like a Roy Moore vs. Luther Strange race. However, the third outside…