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Special service set at Cross Point
News Staff Report Pastor Guy Heath and the congregation invite all to a special service this Sunday, October 27, at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Charles Potts and the congregation of Living Waters Church, Wedowee, Ala., will worship at Cross Point Sunday, as will Pastor Ronald Gullage and the congregation of Changing a Generation Ministry, Atmore. Special music will be provided by Witness for Him, a group from Living Waters, and Higher…
How do you solve a problem like Syria?
Recent developments in Syria highlight the need for the United States to revisit its broader Middle Eastern policy. Early last week, I joined a small meeting of House Republicans for an update on Syria from Secretary of Defense Mark Esper where he discussed a phone call from President Erdogan of Turkey to President Trump. During that call, Erdogan notified President Trump that after years of waiting at the Syrian border,…
This is handsome Snoop
Handsome Snoop is a year old male hound / terrier mix. Snoop is good with kids and other animals and he loves playing outside. If you are looking for an awesome friend to enjoy playing with outside in this beautiful Fall weather, Snoop is your guy! He is also the perfect partner for “Tongue Out Tuesday” selfies. He is up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a…
Food scores released
The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health for September. Ratings are ranked by score, low to high. FSE = Food Service Establishment Jalisco Mexican Restaurant, Atmore, 87, FSE Atmore Donuts, Atmore, 90, FSE Holiday Inn Express Kitchen, Atmore, 91, FSE Waffle House #1969, Atmore, 92, FSE Chen’s Chinese Buffet, Atmore, 94, FSE Pizza Hut #2076, Brewton, 95, FSE Pizza…
BOE buys new buses
News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education met in special session Friday, October 18. The board awarded a bid to Ward International Trucks in the amount of $78,735 for new buses. With the bid awarded, the board voted to purchase at least two passenger regular school buses from Ward at a cost of $78,735 each, using Fleet Renewal funds for FY2020. In other business, the board received an…