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Escambia

American  
[uh-skam-bee-uh] / əˈskæm bi ə /

noun

  1. a river in SE Alabama, known there as the Conecuh, and NW Florida, flowing SW and S to Escambia Bay on the Gulf of Mexico. 231 miles (372 km) long.


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The books challenged in Escambia County include Toni Morrison’s classic novel “The Bluest Eye” and Kurt Vonnegut’s “Slaughterhouse-Five” as well Anne Frank’s “Diary of a Young Girl.”

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 11, 2024

Hollingsworth “rushed to his aid without regard to his own safety,” Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons told reporters.

From Seattle Times Jun. 20, 2023

"That is exactly what is happening in Escambia County," the lawsuit states.

From Salon May 18, 2023

Cody Strother, a spokesman for the Escambia school district, said the district was unable to comment on pending litigation.

From New York Times May 17, 2023

Michael and I traveled to rural Escambia County and were greeted by the twins.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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