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More than 200 Alabama city leaders, county commissioners and others including representatives from Escambia County joined Gov. Kay Ivey last week as she officially kicked off a year-long effort to ensure Alabama reaches maximum participation in next year's census. The Alabama Counts event at the state Capitol was conducted one year in advance of the 2020 Census to bring awareness of the importance of the count. The program also served as an avenue to unveil the Alabama Count's census logo,...
The third, fourth and fifth grades from Bratt Elementary School participated in the Escambia County (Fla.) School District’s 2019 ‘Battle of the Books’ (BOB) competition after months of reading and quizzing each other on the details from a list of books. Teams of students from Bratt joined grades three to twelve to take over Booker T. Washington High school this past Saturday, May 4, for the competition. One hundred and two teams with approximately three hundred and six participants competed in the eighth annual Battle of the Books. Over th...
Between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., Friday, May 17, on Commerce Street in Jay, area residents can see runners made up of law enforcement officers as they continue the 150 mile End of Watch Memorial Ruck in honor of the officers who lost their lives in 2018. All day Friday and especially around 4 p.m., Opie’s Cool Stop residnts can stop in for live music, Bratwurst, hamburgers, hot dogs and more. Forty percent of the proceeds will go to help the families of officers killed in the line of duty. Residents will get to meet the runners and organizers of...
Escambia County (Ala.) has released its food scores for April 2019. The scores are as follows: Atmore Arby’s - 94 Baker’s Svc. Sta. - 94 Buster’s Restaurant - 96 Chen’s Chinese Buff - 87 Church’s Chicken - 90 Circle K 272-1565 - 94 Diamond #23 - 93 Dixie Catfish Shack - 96 Escambia Academy - 99 Esc. Co. High School - 99 Esc. Co. Middle Sch - 99 Kentucky Fried Chi - 91 Little Caesar’s - 95 McDonald’s (Main) - 93 Rachel Patt Elem Sch- 98 Smith’s Quick Stop - 96 Brewton Brewton Head Start - 96 Chang King Buffet - 87 McDonald’s - 93 Pizza Pro - 97...
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County (Fla.)Tax Collector, reminds citizens that they can submit an original application or renew their concealed weapon license at both the Warrington and Molino offices. “Our office is a one-stop shop for concealed weapon application processing and renewal,” said Lunsford. “We provide the electronic submission of the application, take the photograph and scan fingerprints. Renewals are processed on site, and Florida residents will receive their renewed licenses before leaving the office.” Eligibility require...
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $105,000 grant to improve the capability of the state’s law enforcement agencies to locate and arrest criminals and make communities safer. The grant will enable the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Fusion Center to share information with law enforcement agencies more easily and improve the ability of law enforcement agencies to locate criminals and track crimes. “Our police officers, sheriffs’ deputies and investigators put in long hours protecting and serving our communities,” Ivey said. “I am pleased to provide...
After passing what has been referred to as a "clean lottery bill" through the Senate last week, bill sponsor Sen. Greg Albritton said when his bill reaches the floor of the Alabama House this week it will likely be met with opposition. But despite opposition to the bill, Albritton says it has a chance of being approved by the House of Representatives with changes. "The bill has a really good chance in passing the House. There are really only two, maybe three, issues that are in argument on it...
Residents of the Century area can skip the trip to Pensacola to take care of any driver’s license issues from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Tuesday, May 7, at the Billy G. Ward Century Courthouse located at 7500 N. Century Boulevard thanks to a partnership between between Escambia County (Ala.) Tax Collector Scott Lunsford and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The mobile unit provides a convenient method to renew a driver license, obtain a replacement driver license, conversion/reciprocation of out-of-state license, change a...
Escambia County (Ala.) released the food scores for March 2019. The scores are as follows: Atmore Acapulco Mexican - 90 AL Wing House - 94 All of God’s Children - 100 The Coffee House - 98 Diamond #4 - 95 Gather - 98 Hardee’s - 92 Popeye’s - 97 The Publican - 99 South AL Vending - 95 Taco Bell - 97 Brewton Brewton Food Mart - 90 Circle K - 95 Colonial Manor - 90 The Flour Sack Bakery- 97 George’s Old Time BBQ- 93 YMCA Kids Corner - 99 Murphy Express - 99 Pic N Save Deli - 93 Retail - 95 Rottschafers Daycare - 98 Taco Bell - 94 Tom Thumb -...
Escambia County (Fla.) Tax Collector Scott Lunsford, has partnered with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to bring the Florida Licensing On Wheels (FLOW) mobile office to Century from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Tuesday, May 7, at the Billy G. Ward Century Courthouse located at 7500 N. Century Boulevard. FLOW is a standalone mobile office with technology to provide most motorists’ needs. The mobile unit provides a convenient method to renew a driver license, obtain a replacement driver license, conversion/reciprocation of out...
In April, the Florida Department of Transportation will replace the structurally deficient bridge on County Road 168 over Unnamed Branch, northwest of Century. The new bridge will consist of two 12-foot travel lanes with 6-foot shoulders and a concrete barrier wall. The anticipated completion date is winter 2019. The construction cost is $1.9 million. The project also includes resurfacing the approaches to the bridge, new guardrail, drainage improvements, new pavement markings and enhanced signage. During construction, traffic may be detoured...
The Exploreum Science Center announces a groundbreaking new partnership with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in the digital upgrade of its Dome Theater. Working with D3D, a nationally recognized company based in Evanston, Illinois, the Exploreum will make a huge leap from its current state as a film-based theater into a digital laser-based Giant Screen Dome theater. “We are thrilled to partner with PCI and D3D on this massive upgrade”, said Don Comeaux, Executive Director of the Exploreum. “PCI’s investment will enable the Exploreum to show...
A Girls-only cybersecurity program entitled ‘Girls Go CyberStart,’ which has officially launched today, is the result of a partnership between Alabama’s Gov. Kay Ivey and 26 other state governors and SANS Institute. It is designed to encourage more young women to enter into the cybersecurity sector and reduce the digital skills gap in America. Girls who want to participate in the free program do not need any experience in gaming or computer science, but must be at least 13 years old and enrolled in grades 9, 10, 11 or 12 grade at a publi...
South Alabama SKYWARN organization has formally teamed with the Rural Radio Preparedness Association to enhance coverage and share resources across the Mobile National Weather Service Office Area of Responsibility (AOR), which includes 5 counties in southeast Mississippi, 12 counties in southwest Alabama and 3 counties in the Florida Panhandle. “This is an incredible opportunity for us,” said Joe Guthery, SKYWARN Coordinator. “RRPA is focused on emergency preparedness and better aligns with our mission of steadily working to expand coverage int...
Six students from Northview High School will join others from the Escambia County (Fla.) School System to be recognized at the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation’s 2019 Mira Awards on Thursday, April 11 at 6 p.m. at Booker T. Washington High School’s Theodore B.D. Bennett Auditorium. The Mira Awards recognize and highlight the “best of the best” graduating seniors in the Creative Arts. Students from each Escambia County High School will receive a personalized medallion and Congressional certificate. The ceremony is presented by Firehou...
The First Congressional District Art Competition is open to all high school students who reside in the First Congressional District. All entries must be an original concept, 2-dimensional, no larger than 26 inches high, 26 inches wide, and 4 inches deep when framed , weigh no more than 15 lbs., and be within the following categories: Paintings: oil, acrylics, watercolor, etc.: Drawings: colored pencil, pencil, ink, marker, pastels, charcoal (It is recommended that charcoal and pastel drawings be fixed.): Prints: lithographs, silk screen, block...
Pollard-McCall Junior High School announces the honor roll students for the third nine weeks. The students names are as follows: All As First grade: Alex Bryant, Eden Clark, Audriana De La Cruz, Skipman Fountain, Logan Golden, Blake Hagen, Annelise Kent, Aubrey Langford, Lucas Minchew, Raghean Morris, Isaac White and Zhane White; Second grade (Findley): James Bell, Braylen Boartfield, Dayton Langston, Carsyn Powell and Jorden Torres; Second Grade (Kirkland) Lane Bush, Lane Johnson and Kylen Johnson; Third grade (Coleman): Ashlyn Blake and...
Escambia County (Ala.) students Colbie English, Aron Chavira and Kenslee Chavira won at the Junior Beef Expo, help Thursday, March 14, at the Teague Arena in Montgomery. Class 10 Intermediate Division Showmanship wnners were, above, from left, English, first place; Madison Thraikill of Autauga County, second; Kellen Lincoln of Mobile County, third; Abbie Jo Gibson of Washington County, fourth; and Aron Chavira, fifth. JBE is presented by the Alabama Farmers Federation and held in conjunction with the SLE Rodeo at Garrett Coliseum. English also...
Escambia County's Play, Learn, Grow after school program will host a special spring break program Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 22 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Brownsville Community Resource Center, 3200 W. De Soto St. The program is open to youth in grades K-12, including those who have never participated in the Play, Learn, Grow after school program. Registration is required. The cost for the program is $35 per child, which includes breakfast, snack and lunch. The program will provide a fun, stimulating environment for...
Escambia County (Ala.) released its food scores for Feb. 2019. The scores are as follows: Atmore Ala Wing House - 84 Atmore Comm Hosp - 96 Atmore Dragway - 97 Circle K - 91 Creek Travel Plaza - 95 Diamond Gasoline - 93 Discount Beer/Tob - 90 Fairfield Inn Suites - 99 Fairfiled Inn Suites - 100 Honeybun Donuts - 97 R & F Foods - 96 R & F Foods - 97 Sonic Drive-in - 99 Subway-Lindbergh - 95 Subway-Jack Springs - 95 Brewton Burger King - 94 Camp 31 BBQ - 90 Diamond Gasoline - 97 Exit 69 Truckstop - 97 Huddle House - 84 Subway-Douglas - 93...
Coastal Alabama Community College has released its Fall 2018 Presidential and Dean’s List. The following local students made the President’s List: from Atmore: Ann L. Boatwright, Katelyn Alexis Daughtry, Henry Earl Freemon, Jr., Lauren Beth Metzler, Kajal Sevantilal Patel and Lawrence Shawn Ramer. From Brewton: Clyde Michael Albertson, Rebecca Anne Boutwell, Elisabeth Joi Cannon, Anna Danielle Gravely, Mi’asha Danielle Straughn, Landon Grey Tindell and Robert Weston Waldrep. From East Brewton: Paige E. Joyner. From Flomaton: Hayden Jenni...
The 2019 Northview High School FFA Blue Jacket Jamboree will be held Saturday, March 30 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Escambia County 4-H Facility off South Highway 99 in Molino. The students received a $2,500 contribution from Escambia County after the Northview FFA requested funding for the event that benefits students with scholarships and transportation funding for state and national conventions. This event continues to grow every year, attracting over 1,000 people annually, according to the county. The public is invited to join the...
Flomaton native Michael G. Brantley, son of Bo and Dot Brantley, has completed all requirements for a Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) certification. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, this highly respected certification is awarded by BCSP to individuals who meet eleigibility and experience criteria in the safety, health and environmental (S,H and E) discipline and have passed a rigorous examination. Certificants must also recertify every five years to maintain certification, ensuring they remain knowledgeable in their...
McHenry Coleman Sr. of Brewton has been named to the Dean's List of Mississippi College for Fall 2018. The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the dean's list after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic year. To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must maintain a 3.5 grade point average, based on a 4.0 system. The student must take a full course load of at least 12 semester hours of undergraduate credit with all academic courses impacting their grade point average. Mississippi College, affiliated with...
Many Jay area businesses and other organizations in Santa Rosa County are now tobacco free, a growing trend throughout the state and country. To date, 24 local businesses in Santa Rosa County have implemented tobacco free policies, including AppRiver, CVS Stores, City of Milton, Santa Rosa County School District, Family Dollar Stores, Lowe’s Stores, Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, Santa Rosa County Jail, Blackwater River Correctional Facility, University of West Florida, GEO Corrections and Detention, Santa Rosa County Offices, Sha...
