Local church celebrates 200 years

The second oldest church in Escambia County (Ala.), Catawba Springs Baptist Church, located at 5101 Old Highway 31, will host its bicentennial celebration beginning at 3 p.m., this Saturday, Oct. 6, beginning with the Isaah Taylor Memorial Fishfry. The public is invited Saturday and Sunday to help the church celebrate 200 years since it was started in 1818.

On Sunday, Oct. 7, there will be a Bicentennial Celebration Service at 10 a.m. A provided lunch will be served following the service.

Several representatives from the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission and the Escambia County Histori...