NEWS RELEASE -- The Escambia County School District has announced a couple of school events:

— On Aug. 9 Lincoln Park Primary School will host a "Back to School Fun Day for Parents and Students” from10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event will be loaded with fun and food. For additional information, contact the school’s front office, 494-5620.

— Booker T. Washington High School is proud to announce that their Class 3A Girls Tennis Team has received from the FHSAA the Academic Team Champion award for 2014. These girls have truly shown that they are student athletes in every way. For additional information, contact the school’s front office, 475-5257.

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