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The Century Town Council approved a grant Monday that will fund the installation of various percussion instruments at a park in the town and allows access for everyone. The grant, estimated at $25,000, will come from Sunday's Child through Keep Pensacola Beautiful. Known as Harmony Park, the instruments do not require electricity and allow access for everyone. The town will be responsible for pouring concrete for the installation, estimated at $1,500, assisting with unloading the equipment and...
A Century man was arrested May 4 and is facing a felony battery charge after deputies responding to an unknown disturbance complaint in Century discovered blood and an argument where the use of a knife was involved. Brando Dewayne Jackson, 34, 7160 Robert Road, came to an apartment where Valencia Mitchell resided on April 29 and began knocking on her door at 9:30 p.m., according to an Escambia County (Ala.) Sheriff's Office report. Jackson continued to knock on Mitchell's door throughout the...
In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic and schools out since spring break in response to the recent stay in place order, many parents and students are asking how the Escambia County (Ala.) school system will move forward with this year's graduation, summer programs and how to wrap up the school year. Knott met with school administrators Tuesday to discuss the next steps in closing out this year and preparing for next year. “We will be bringing school staff back in, depending on what needs a...
In an effort to assist families with meals during the mandated stay-at-home in response to the COVID 19 pandemic, area churches, municipalities and other organizations are offering free food and meal giveaways. Atmore Beginning at 11 a.m., Friday, May 1, and every Friday, kids will receive a free sack lunch at the Atmore Farmers Market, across the street from Atmore City Hall. The child must be present and there will be 300 meals available, given out until they are gone. Grace Fellowship in...
A Jay man is facing a felony sexual battery charge on a victim less than 12 years of age following an investigation about an incident that happened two years ago. George Michael Rasmussen, 40, 2880 Cobbtown Road, was arrested April 23 after law enforcement concluded its investigation of a sexual battery complaint filed in 2020 that occurred in 2018, according to a Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office report. The report said the alleged victim was at a sleepover and bonfire in Jay on Jan. 17, 2020...
Students returning to Escambia County Middle School in Atmore next fall will see a new principal after the Escambia County (Ala.) Board of Education approved the retirement of Principal Debra Bolden during Tuesday's board meeting. Bolden, a native of Birmingham, served as principal at ECMS for four years, from 2016 to 2020. “We made a lot of progress during that time,” said Bolden. “I worked with a very dedicated, hard-working staff and the community supported us. Because of them and the centr...
The town of Jay continues working on several projects during the COVID-19 pandemic, as crews install water lines, repave streets, pour sidewalks and begin clearing to work on the Bray-Hendricks Park project. The Spring Street sidewalk project is underway thanks to Santa Rosa County Commissioner Don Salter's designation of $200,000 discretionary funds. According to Jay Operations manager Eric Seib, the project should be completed during the summer of before school starts. The sidewalk connects...
At the video conferenced meeting of the Escambia County (Ala.) Board of Education meeting Tuesday, Superintendent John Knott gave updates on several issues and board members discussed the status of the COVID-19 social distancing mandate. Knott said the board received a letter from Frazier Lanier Company regarding a lawsuit involved in the refinancing of a bond issue for the renovation of the W.S. Neal High School auditorium. The letter stated that the company is preparing all items to move...
A Walnut Hill man who had his suspended license and had been classified as a habitual offender since March 2018 was arrested Saturday for driving without a license. Terrance Travon Redmond, 42, 8901 Dan Hall Road, was traveling north on Highway 97A when deputies responding to a call recognized the vehicle and conducted an in-car computer check of the tag, according to an Escambia County Sheriff's Office report. The deputy knew Redmond had an outstanding warrant and conducted a traffic stop as...
The Century Council Monday night approved City Manager Vernon Prather's recommendation to approve and authorize Mayor Henry Hawkins to sign an agreement with Central Waterworks Interconnection to hook up an additional water source for the town if needed. “We've got to work on our well over at the prison and we cant shut it down until we have another source of water,” said Hawkins. “We will run the piping if we need to use it and then turn it on. Then Central Waterworks will bill us for what...
Starting in May, some residents may see door hangers on their homes as the Century council approved a plan to allow residents who are experiencing financial hardships by the current shelter in place order due to the coronavirus to sign an agreement within 48 hours of utility cut off due to non-payment. City Manager Vernon Prather reminded council members that meters are read the 15th through the 21st of each month and that bills are mailed at the end of each month. He said penalties are applied...
Load up your horse and saddle and get ready to ride because the recently postponed 22nd Annual Saddle Up Trail Ride for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital will begin this Friday at 328 Strength Lane in Frisco City, Ala. The ride will begin at 9 a.m., Friday, April 24, with fish plates available for a donation at 6 p.m. from Highway Specialties. At 7 p.m., there will be a band to entertain with live music. At 9 a.m. sharp, Saturday, April 25, horse riders and wagons will depart and return at...
According to the Florida's COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard as of Wednesday, April 15, zip code 32535, which is primarily Century and surrounding areas, had five positive cases of COVID-19. Following the discovery last week that there was one positive case of the virus in that zip code, Century Mayor Henry Hawkins issued a letter to residents and council members following Gov. Ron DeSantis' shelter in place order, outlining social distancing practices. In the letter, Hawkins urged...
A Walnut Hill, Fla. man was arrested April 4 when authorities responding to a theft complaint were able to identify the person captured by surveillance equipment as a suspect for the theft. Hunter Anthony Chavers, 24, 6801 Pine Forest Road, was arrested and charged with one count felony dealing in stolen property when he was identified with another male subject on a stolen surveillance camera, according to an Escambia County (Fla.) Sheriff's office report. John Gay, 200 Highway 97A in Walnut...
A summary posted on the Escambia County (Ala.) Board of Education of a special video conference meeting Wednesday outlined information and updates from the Alabama State Department of Education, Escambia County Schools Academic Continuity Plan, and operational plans for the county's schools related to the Coronavirus health crisis. This included current plans and guidance provided to students, parents, schools and personnel during the mandated school closures. The board also discussed Fiscal...
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, small businesses in Escambia County (Fla.) being impacted by loss may get some financial help and Century Mayor Henry Hawkins encourages small businesses in Century and the surrounding areas to apply. “They should apply,” said Hawkins. “We've been affected like everybody else in the county. Small businesses are closed up.” The $150,000 grant, awarded at $2,500 per applicant or business, is intended to assist for-profit businesses located in Escambia County with th...
On the phone meeting Monday night, Century Councilman James Smith said that he had heard that groups of people had been playing basketball at the Carver Community Center on Jefferson Street and at the park over the weekend, defying both the social distancing guidelines and stay-at-home orders. “We need to have someone go to the Carver Community Center and McMurray Park to take down basketball hoops,” said Smith. “What's happening now is everybody from Atmore, Brewton and surrounding areas are co...
The town of Century will pay $10,000 to City Services, Inc., (CSI) to settle litigation and approved a wastewater facility plan following Monday night's phone council meeting. The original lawsuit brought against the town by City Services, Inc., a natural gas consulting firm the town used for it's natural gas utilities, sought damages of more than $19,000 reflecting the past due amount plus pre-judgement and post-judgement interest, attorney's fees, court costs, and other fees associated when...
The new Best Western hotel at 1115 Douglas Ave. in Brewton is now guest-ready, offering high-end comfort with all the amenities, after a renovation that took longer and cost more than anticipated, according to representative Atul, of Sapphire Hospitality, the company that owns the hotel and operates as a member of the Best Western organization. Housing 88 total rooms, 83 rooms with double queen beds and five two-room suites with one king-sized bed each, the hotel is a product showcasing the...
Pensacola Caring Hearts (PCH) of Pensacola is giving back to the community with a free food giveaway of between 12,000 and 15,000 pounds of food for families in need beginning at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 16, at New Beginnings Worship Center, located at 717 St. Nicholas Ave. in Brewton. Sponsored by the City of Brewton, the Pensacola Caring Hearts organization, a non-profit 501 C3 food pantry which distributes to Escambia County and Santa Rose Counties, was organized by Fannie Finkley, a native...
With the current COVID-19 pandemic looming and social distancing guidelines in place, the Escambia County (Ala.) School System will continue to provide free meals at three locations three days a week as Superintendent John Knott works with department heads, principals and others to finalize the details of how educational opportunities outside school will happen though the end of this school year. Knott said that after Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and Alabama State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey...
How do peanuts grow? When do Alabama farmers grow different fruits and vegetables? What’s the difference between a cow, a bull and a calf? Alabama farmers will answer all those questions and much more during Virtual Field Trips offered through Facebook Live on the Alabama Farmers Federation Facebook page every Friday at 10 a.m. through May 22. “Parents and their children are making huge adjustments as their homes become classrooms, and we want to help by offering entertaining and edu...
On Monday, March 30, shortly after 6 p.m., the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission was notified of a boating accident with one person missing. Tyler Foley, 21, of Pensacola, died when a 10-foot Jon Boat turned over and he and another occupant entered the water at Bluff Springs within the Escambia River Wildlife Management Area. Foley was unable to swim and did not resurface. The Escambia County Sheriff's Office dive team recovered the body of Foley. The investigation is...
The town of Century, in response to the COVID-19 guidelines, will air its bill list review at 6:45 p.m. and council meeting at 7 p.m., on Monday, April 6, in a conference-style phone meeting. Anyone can attend by calling 712-770-5019 and entering the code 227646 then # when prompted. “The governor issued a stay at home order and also issued an order lifting the ban on the quorum for meetings.,” said Century Mator Henry Hawkins. “My quorum can be over the telephone.” The town put out a public...
As communities and citizens observe the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines for diminishing the spread of the Coronavirus through social distancing and various closings, school systems and municipalities are continuing programs and using resources to ensure children and others who depend on free or reduced meals continue to receive them during this time. Escambia County School Systems in Alabama and Florida as well as the Century Mayor Henry Hawkins and Concerned Citizens of Century...
