Osaka Baptist to host next voting

When Escambia County (Ala.) voters in the Little Escambia precinct go the polls March 5 for the Republican and Democratic primaries, they will cast their ballots at Osaka Freewill Baptist Church instead of the outdated brick building on Mize Road.

The Escambia County Commission passed a resolution Monday to move the voting place, calling it a win-win situation for voters and poll workers.

District 3 Commissioner Larry White said the commission has wanted to do something over the years to get out of the block building that had no restrooms and very little space.

Probate Judge Doug Agerton noted...