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WoodmenLife donates to Legion
WoodmenLife made two donations to American Legion Post 90 Wednesday, September 13. Bo Brantley, right, representing WoodmenLife delivered a check and a new American flag to Legion Commander Guy Milstead, center, and Legion Chaplain Jack Wright, left. The presentation was made at the Legion Memorial behind the Legion hall on South Main Street.
HES hosts heroes
Huxford Elementary School held Heroes Day Friday, September 15. All area first responders were invited for lunch and goodies. Escambia County Board of Education member Mike Edwards also attended. Shown with Escambia County Sheriff’s Deputy Greg Forbes are students TyKenya Ashcraft, left, and Autumn Rolin, right. News photo by Leigh Ann Rowland
Unity Baptist holding homecoming, anniversary
The pastor and congregation at Unity Baptist Church invite all to Homecoming Sunday, October 1, at 10 a.m. This is also the church’s 32nd anniversary. Special guest speaker is Pastor Derek Farr from Roanoke, Ala. Pastor Derek is also a ventriloquist and has worked with his side-kick “Charlie” since 1996. There will be special music. Dinner on the grounds will follow the worship service.
Harris Street A.O.H. Church of God holding revival
Harris Street A.O.H. Church of God will be in revival Wednesday through Friday, September 20-22, 7 p.m., nightly. Bishop Gregory Canon, pastor of Rice Temple A.O.H. Church of God, Montgomery, is the guest evangelist. Harris Street A.O.H. Pastor Overseer Shawon Salter and First Lady Minister Nerissa Salter invite all to attend. The church is located at 124 Harris Street, Atmore.
Food scores released
The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health for August. Ratings are ranked by score, low to high. FSE = Food Service Establishment Alabama Wing House, Atmore, 81, FSE Subway #26660, Hwy. 113, Brewton, 87, FSE George’s Old Time BBQ, Brewton, 90, FSE Buster’s Restaurant, Atmore, 90, FSE Mark’s, Brewton, 90, FSE Mom’s Soul Food To Go, Atmore, 90, FSE…