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Footprints at the scene and a body description from a witness led Flomaton Police Inv. Chance Thompson to arrest a suspect in the break-in at the First Baptist Church Daycare and the vacant building next door. Na'Keetric Devonte Davison, 26, who police described as homeless but had a last known address on County Road 4 in Century, was arrested Sunday and charged with two counts of burglary III, two counts of criminal mischief III and theft of property IV. Davison is accused of kicking in a door...
The hunt for a man for a probation violation not only led to his arrest, but the arrest of an East Brewton woman on drug charges. Sgt. Paige Howell with the East Brewton Police Department said U.S. Marshals were searching for Clinton Dean Watson, 33, 171 Jay Road, Brewton, when he was arrested last Wednesday, along with Summer Willis, 32, 1403 Dailey St., East Brewton. According to Sgt. Howell, U.S. Marshals had a warrant for Watson's arrest on a probation violation and learned he was staying...
Rain didn't damper the homecoming festivities Friday in Atmore, but the Flomaton Hurricanes put a damper on the homecoming celebration by defeating the Escambia County High School Blue Devils 28-14. Unofficial records show Friday night's win was the first for Flomaton over Atmore and the first time the two teams played a regular season game since 1966. The non-region game has no impact on post season play, but a game that could turn into a rivalry for two teams separated by only 15 miles. Both...
Despite little production from its offense, Jay found itself only trailing Baker 7-0 at the half Friday night, but the Gators erupted for 28 unanswered points in the third quarter to blow past the Royals 35-0. “Offensively, we struggled,” said Jay head coach Melvin Kersey. “Defensively, we had a hard time tackling their running back.” “We had some receivers wide open is space, but we'd either drop the ball or couldn't get it to them,” Kersey said.” Jay ended the night zero for nine passing...
Escambia Academy had its lowest rushing total of the season at 72 yards and despite an early flash was stuck in poor field position most of the night as Bessemer Academy rolled to a 31-7 win Friday night in Canoe, snapping EA's 12-game home winning streak. “The poor field position hurt us all night,” said head coach Hugh Fountain. “The offense was bogged down with the lowest rushing output of the season.” Escambia Academy (4-2) will look to rebound tonight (Thursday) when the Cougars travel...
If I had a dollar for every time somebody asked me my opinion of the circus surrounding the confirmation hearings for Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court I'd have a pocket full of money. I've watched, listened and read a lot about the process since Dr. Christie Blasey Ford came forward with sexual misconduct allegations against Kavanaugh when they were both in high school. Some believe her, others don't. Some think it should disqualify Kavanaugh, others don't. Some believe the allegations...
Update JUNCTION, Texas, Monday, October 8, 1:40 p.m. Family members have confirmed to officials that Flomaton resident 56-year old Janet Shultz has been found alive but battered following the flood that washed away a camp ground in Junction, Texas, early Monday morning. Escambia County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Mike Lambert said Shultz was found clinging to a tree about 20 miles downstream from the campsite on the Llano River. Lambert described her injuries as significant and noted she has...
Update Tuesday, Oct. 9 12:33 p.m. All Escambia Co. (Ala), Escambia Co. (Fla) and Santa Rosa Co. schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday Oct. 10. Escambia County (Ala.) Emergency Director David Adams is encouraging area residents to keep an eye on Hurricane Michael, which is expected to make landfall along the Florida panhandle Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning. Adams told members of the Escambia County Commission Monday morning that current projections have the storm going more east an...
Atmore, Poarch and surroundings areas are mourning the death of Brad Stinson, who died Monday following a three-vehicle crash on Jacks Springs Road near Brushy Creek. Stinson, who served as prosecutor and assistant attorney general for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, was a back passenger in a vehicle that collided with an unloaded log truck that jack-knifed in front of the vehicle he was traveling in. "We are deeply saddened by the recent passing of Brad Stinson, assistant attorney general,...
Two Escambia County (Ala.) residents with Andalusia addresses are being held on sex offense charges in separate cases. Brandon Gerald Hildreth, 20, 21690 Old Salt Road, Andalusia, was arrested Tuesday and charged with sexual abuse of a child under the age of 12, sodomy I, production of child pornography and possession of child pornography. Sheriff's investigators said they received information that Hildreth was involved in illegal sexual contact with a minor in the Brewton area and an investigat...
Flomaton head football Coach Doug Vickery said he always gets a little scared about his team playing the night they host homecoming due to a lot of distractions that occur throughout the week. There were no distractions Friday night as the Hurricanes stormed to a 45-0 lead over visiting St. Michael Academy and went on to win 45-6 in Flomaton's first region game of the season. "I worried all week about all the distractions, the rolling, float building and staying up late," Coach Vickery said....
It was a game of two halves. Jay took an 8-0 lead into the lockerroom at the half against Escambia Academy and led 20-15 after three quarters before the Cougars outscored the Royals 15-0 in the fourth to claim the 30-20 victory. "We were up 20-15 going into the fourth and were down 23-20 and driving with under 3 minutes to play," said Jay head coach Melvin Kersey. Kersey said the Royals reached the 8-yard line before being flagged for holding and later fumbled to kill the scoring threat. "We had...
Several years ago, yes several, some friends and I were sitting around after watching Back to the Future, for the umpteenth time. It's one of my favorite movies, only falling a few slots behind The Outlaw Josey Wales. We talked about having a time machine and whether you had one choice – go backwards and return or for forward and return. It turned into a strange conversation. If you went forward and found out some terrible things could you come back and make corrections to prevent those terrible...
The Escambia County (Ala.) Sheriff's Office has kicked off its drive to arm all patrol cars with Automated External Defibrillators with the purchase of four new AEDs that are now placed in vehicles. Chief Deputy Mike Lambert said he was able to negotiate an $1,100 price down to $749 for the purchase of the four AEDs. “Sometimes, especially in the rural areas, a deputy sheriff may be the first person on the scene following a 911 call,” Lambert said. “This is another way for us to help save lives...
Although Railroad Junction Day was a fun-filled day of entertainment, it served a dual purpose for the Flomaton Fire Department, MedStar and Chands Care 6 out of Milton. One of the highlights each year at the festival in Flomaton is a demonstration from the fire department using its jaws of life to free people trapped inside a wrecked vehicle. Crowds gather as the firemen use their tools to cut away the metal to get to the victims trapped inside. It's not only entertaining for the crowd that...
The Flomaton Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying the persons or person who broke into the First Baptist Church Daycare over the weekend and stole food from the kitchen. Police Detective Chance Thompson said the break-in was discovered Monday morning. He said entry was made through a back door. He added several things were misplaced but it only appeared that food items from the kitchen were taken. Thompson said the vacant house next to the daycare was also broken into...
When Flomaton firemen first arrived on the scene Monday afternoon for a structure fire on Martin Luther King Drive, the abandoned house was fully involved and efforts quickly turned to preventing the fire from spreading to other structures in the area. Flomaton Fire Chief Steve Stanton said the fire department received a 911 call at 1:12 p.m. and as firemen headed that way they could see a cloud of black smoke in the air. Stanton said when firemen arrived, the abandoned house at 915 Martin...
An Appleton man who was on probation out of Santa Rosa County and out on bond in Conecuh and Escambia counties in Alabama on drug charges is being held in the Escambia County Detention Center in Brewton on multiple new drug charges. Malcom Ross Pettis, 60, 6652 Appleton Road, was arrested last Thursday on outstanding warrants and following his arrest additional drug charges were added. Escambia County Sheriff's deputies went to Pettis' residence about 5 p.m. last Thursday to arrest him on...
Monday night, Century Councilwoman Ann Brooks read a letter that addressed several questions Mayor Henry Hawkins brought up from an email he received from attorney Matt Danheiser informing the town it was being investigated by the Florida State Attorney's Office for possible ethics and Sunshine Law violations and other issues. Hawkins' had sent council members a letter along with the email and included the question, “who gave Ms. Brooks the authorization to represent the town via TV or any o...
Cheryl Barton, the 68-year old widow of Fred Barton, will take the oath of office Monday afternoon to fill the unexpired term of her late husband on the Brewton City Council. Last Monday, the Brewton City Council voted to name Cheryl Barton to the District 5 council seat. The seat will be on the 2020 municipal ballot. Cheryl Barton has said she will not run for a full term, but will only serve the remaining years of her late husband. Fred Barton had represented District 5 since 2008 and was...
Brewton resident Louie McLellan said living a good, clean life is why she's still living the good life at 101 years old. Friends and family gathered Saturday afternoon at Country Place Senior Living to help Mrs. McLellan celebrate her 101th birtday. Born and raised in Greenville, she met her husband Malloy while working at the river mill. They were married when she was 17-years old and moved to Brewton. She is a member of the First Baptist Church in Brewton. "I never expected to live this...
Want to win some cash? How about a new recliner from Barrows Furniture? Or are you just looking for a fun-filled day of arts, crafts, entertainment and good food? The place to be is in downtown Flomaton this Saturday for the annual Railroad Junction festival. The festival officially kicks off at 9 a.m. with Mayor Dewey Bondurant Jr., leading the opening ceremony, followed by the pledge of allegiance and accompanied by the Flomaton High School ensemble band. The festival will run until 3 p.m. The...
Shock and many tears flowed through Brewton and other areas Sunday as news spread that T.R. Miller High School graduate Curtis Robertson Glaize, 24, was killed earlier that day in a single-vehicle accident 5 miles outside of Lafayette, Ala. The 2012 T.R. Miller graduate was a first-year teacher and offensive line coach at Benjamin Russell High School in Alexander City. Those that knew him best described him as the person who always had a smile on his face; could always make a gloomy day...
Having previously passed an ordinance on a 5-1 vote to ask Escambia County's legislative delegation to pass a local bill to allow alcohol sales on Sunday within the town limits of Flomaton, the council passed a resolution, also on the 5-1 vote Monday. However, Mayor Dewey Bondurant Jr., said without unanimous consent at the council table he didn't think the delegation would push the bill in the Legislature. At its Aug. 13 meeting the council approved an ordinance to allow the sale of alcohol on...
Charles Jackson, left, and Jeff White fold the American flag following the Pledge of Allegiance at Tuesday's 911 breakfast sponsored by Little Escambia Baptist Church for first responders. For more see our Photo Gallery....
