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A big crowd showed up Thursday night to get their first look at the 2019 Flomaton High School football team during the annual 'Meet the Canes' event. Flomaton will travel to Opp this Friday night for a 7 p.m. preseason jamboree before kicking off hosting Northview in the season opener Aug. 30. For more, see our Photo Gallery....
Flomaton High School head football coach Doug Vickery, members of his coaching staff and several players were on the field Saturday morning at Flomaton's field to host a youth football camp to teach fundamentals, conditioning and other aspects of the game....
Flomaton resident A.J. Spates, aka 'Sir AJ or Arc Spates' was recently presented a certificate from Police Chief Bryan Davis and members of the Flomaton Police Department naming him as the 'Honorary Chaplain' of the Flomaton Police Department. A 2012 graduate of Flomaton High School, Spates, who has autism, is part of the Flomaton family and often prays with officers as they work to protect the town....
The Woodfin Patterson Auditorium in Brewton, Alabama was the setting on Wednesday, July 31st for a Nursing Pinning Ceremony for 22 graduates of the Nursing Program at Coastal Alabama Community College. Graduates represented the Standard Track Nursing Program (RN) and the Career Mobile Track Nursing Program (LPN to RN). Valedictorian of the Standard Track Nursing Program is Amber Hamm; Salutatorian is Nicholas Merrett. Valedictorian of the Career Mobile Track Nursing Program is Alfred Butler; Salutatorian is Jade Moore. The Spirit of Nursing...
Last Thursday, August 15, the Flomaton and Century Fire Departments and MedStar 16 responded to a call about a structure fire at Johnnie's Cleaners on Church Street in Flomaton. The source of the fire was a gas operated dryer, which took about 10 minutes to extinguish. Above, emergency responders secure the building....
Author and photogragher Glen Wills presented his books of pictures and histories of abandoned structures across Alabama in two volumes, 'Forgotten Alabama', and 'More Forgotten Alabama' at Flomaton Library last Thursday....
The Escambia Co. (Ala.) Board of Education approved the following personnel changes at its Thursday, Aug. 15 meeting. Resignation Shemika Barnes, instructional teacher aide at Huxford Elementary School, effective August 6, 2019; Sophia Yarber, math teacher at WS Neal Middle School, effective July 26, 2019; Alyssa Williams, 7-hour lunchroom worker at WS Neal High School, effective August 1, 2019; April Monk, bus driver, Brewton Bus Shop, effective July 29, 2019; Theresa Norman, 6-hour lunchroom worker at Rachel Patterson Elementary School,...
A single vehicle crash involving a pedestrian at 11 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, claimed the life of a Castleberry man. Adrian Christopher Salter, 42, was killed when he was run over by a 2004 Ford F150. Salter was airlifted to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, he where died from his injuries. The driver of the Ford, W. L. Rudolph, 66, of Castleberry was uninjured in the crash. The crash occurred on County 92, ten miles northwest of Castleberry. Nothing further is available as Alabama Law...
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded two grants totaling $287,291 to help non-profit organizations in south Alabama that will fund a variety of services to assist victims in Escambia, Conecuh, Monroe, Choctaw, Clarke and Washington counties. The Escambia County Regional Child Advocacy Center will use a $128,891 grant to continue serving victims and their families in Escambia, Conecuh and Monroe counties. The center provides counseling, assistance navigating the criminal justice system and other services. Matching funds of $32,222 will supplement the...
At 6 p.m., this Thursday, Aug. 8, the Jay Historical Society will host a book signing for Barnette’s Crossroads resident Earline Smith Crews, who has been asked to speak. Crews will have her book, “Life With The Top Down,” which were taken from her column and other writings, for sale and will be signing them. Crews will sign any books already bought and those for sale at $20.00 per book. Credit cards, checks and cash will be accepted. There will be light refreshments and guests are encourage to become a member of the Jay Historical Socie...
Author and photographer Glenn Wills will be at the Flomaton Public Library at 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 15, as part of his ‘Forgotten Alabama Bicentennial Book Tour’. Admission is free. Author of ‘Forgotten Alabama’ and ‘More Forgotten Alabama,’ Wills grew up in Huntsville and presently resides in Alabaster in Shelby County. He has traveled the entire state, all 67 counties, and spent thousands of hours and 50,000 miles or more documenting Alabama’s forgotten and abandoned structure that still exist. Wills will be selling and signing his b...
Escambia County School Districts in Alabama and Florida will continue participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2019-2020 school year. The sites that will participate in Escambia County (Fla.) are: Bratt Elementary School, Ernest Ward Middle School and Northview High School and Byrneville Charter. Escambia County Schools (Ala.) will be participating in the Community Eligibility Provision for the 2019-2020 school year. Section 104(a) of the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010 amended section 11(a)(1) of the Richard B...
Escambia County (Fla.) District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry will host a town hall meeting at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 12 at the Walnut Hill Community Center located at 7850 Highway 97 in Walnut Hill. Residents are invited and encouraged to attend the open forum event. For more information, please contact the Office of District 5 at 850-595-4950 and follow @MyDistrict5 on Twitter....
The city of Brewton hosted the Battle of Burn Corn Creek Saturday at Jennings Park. Despite the heat people showed up to have free hamburgers and see the battle. For more, see our Photo Gallery...
Ella Hart, center, of T. R. Miller High School was named the 2020 Distinquished Young Woman to represent Escambia County (Ala.). First Alternate went to Malin White, left, of Flomaton High School, and Second Alternate went to Sarah Aaron, right, of W. S. Neal High School....
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, has partnered with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to bring the Florida Licensing On Wheels (FLOW) mobile office to Century on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Billy G. Ward Century Courthouse, 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 o...
The Escambia County (Ala.) Board of Education approved the following personnel changes at its Thursday, July 25 meeting. The changes are as follows: Resignation Miranda Allgood, Instructional Teacher Aide, Flomaton Elementary School, effective July 23, 2019; Nakiedra Johnson, LPN/Special Education Instructional Aide, Flomaton High School, effective July 24, 2019; Amber Waters, Kindergarten Teacher, Huxford Elementary School, effective July 12, 2019; Emmett Williamson, 7-hour Custodian, Pollard McCall Junior High School, effective July 8, 2019;...
A new play, Truman Talks Nelle Harper Lee, will have its world premiere in Monroeville, Alabama at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27 and Saturday, Sept. 28 and a matinee performance on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 2 p.m. The setting is the iconic courthouse known worldwide by fans of Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird. Written and performed by noted Broadway actor Joel Vig, the play's focus is on a fictional surprise 50th birthday celebration for Harper Lee in 1976. Her childhood friend Truman Capote (portrayed by Vig), has returned to Monroeville to salute their...
Several locals were among the graduates of the University of Alabama when it awarded some 5,716 degrees during its spring commencement May 3-5. The recipients are: from Atmore: Jazmine Nicole Adams with Juris Doctor; Gabrielle Leigh Bohannon with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Information Sciences; Scarlet Olivia Martin of Atmore with a Bachelor of Arts; from Brewton: Amber Nicole Blackwell with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Daisha Malena Flowers with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration; Katherine Lynn...
Escambia County (Ala.) released its food scores for June 2019. The scores are as follows: Atmore Abundant Life Church - 93 Atmore Comm. Hosp. - 97 Atmore Dragway - 93 Burger King - 97 Circle K - 94 Creek Travel Plaza - 97 McDonald’s - Hwy 21 - 96 R & F Foods of AL Retail - 96 Food establishment - 93 Sonic Drive-In - 98 Spudd’s - 93 Subway - Lindberg - 92 Subway - Jack Sprgs - 95 East Brewton Magnolia Super Foods Deli - 94 Retail - 97 Flomaton Church’s - 96 Hardee’s - 93 McDonald’s - 94...
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, has partnered with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to bring the Florida Licensing On Wheels (FLOW) mobile office to Century on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Billy G. Ward Century Courthouse, 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 o...
Flomaton High School's Marching band hit the practice field this week to begin rehearsals for the 2019 football season with new band director, Adam Atchison. For more, see our Photo Gallery....
A two-vehicle crash at 4:15 p.m. Monday, July 15, has claimed the life of a Repton man. Brian Scott Dantzler, 45, was killed when the 2008 Buick Lucerne he was driving collided with a 2016 International 4400. Dantzler was pronounced dead on scene. The driver of the International, Randall Whatley, 47, of Evergreen was uninjured in the collision. The crash occurred on Old Stage Road, seven miles southeast of Monroeville. Nothing further is available as ALEA Troopers continue to investigate....
The Escambia County Children's Policy Council recently hosted its first annual summer enrichment program. This program is designed to enhance the potential in our young people by building and reinforcing positive characteristics. During this summer enrichment program youth were provided training on how to develop and track goals which will help enhance their chances of success. Dr. Teresa Smith provided two workshops on the importance of Mental Health. Youth were trained on positive social interactions by counselors from The Compass II Life...
The Washington D.C. National Rural Electric Youth Tour, sponsored by local electric cooperatives, the Alabama Rural Electric Association and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, is part of a grassroots program to educate high school juniors on the electric cooperative program and the cooperative ideas for which it stands. In June, approximately 59 students from Alabama traveled to Washington D.C., joining more than 1,800 students from across the nation. The youth tour experience is filled with fun activities, but its overall...
