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Smithfield Foods has closed a major pork processing facility in South Dakota causing concern about meat supplies and possible shortages among consumers, industry professionals and political pundits. An economist with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System said consumers should think about the industry as a whole and the long-term logistics of moving not only meat supplies but also all food in the United States. Supply Chain Challenges “While the closing of the South Dakota plant as well as others around the nation is significant, it does n...
Escambia County (Ala.) released its food scores for March 2020. The scores are as follows: Atmore Atmore Comm Hosp. - 95 Diamond #4 - 97 All God’s Children - 97...
Many church pews were empty but churches celebrated the risen Christ in many ways this past Sunday with drive-up services, auto services, video services and held to tradition with displays of Easter Sunday....
Easter bunnies arrived Sunday to bring cheer. Pictured above, the Easter Bunny caught a ride with MedStar Ambulance in Flomaton to bring a smile to those who have been inside their houses. Below, the Easter Bunny waved to motorist along Highway 31 in Brewton....
The CEO of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Stephanie A. Bryan, released the following statement upon Congress’s passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. “I applaud our federal lawmakers for their actions to pass legislation that will spur the economy and provide relief to tribes during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Bryan. “The Poarch Creek Indians have taken many precautions to protect our employees and tribal members, and we are thankful our lawmakers acknowledge the relief we need. We have volunta...
Maverick Natural Resources donated personal protective equipment (PPE) from its inventory to Jay Hospital and Town of Jay Volunteer Fire Department on Tuesday, April 7. The donation included 75 N95 respirator masks, 40 boxes of nitrile gloves, and 36 pairs of clear safety glasses. Maverick personnel typically use masks, gloves, and glasses of the types donated while conducting day-to-day operations in the Jay oil and gas field and plant location. The donation provides much-needed equipment to front-line medical professionals and first...
The Flomaton Town Council will hold its regularly-scheduled council meeting via a teleconference beginning at 2 p.m. Monday at town hall. Residents wishing to ask the mayor or council questions during the public forum portions of the meeting must either put those questions in writing and mail them to Town of Flomaton, P.O. Box 623, Flomaton, Ala., 36441 or email them to [email protected]. Questions will be read at the meeting and all with have a 3-minute maximum time limit. The reading will stop after three minutes but the entire letter...
Readers won't have to give up their favorite books for the next 30 days, but they will have to change the way they check them out as the Santa Rosa County's libraries are closed for browsing but allow check-out online or call-in appointment. Library patrons can visit www.santarosa.fl.gov/libraries or contact 850-981-7323 anytime and bring their identification and make a pick up of media on hold for them between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, at any branch of the Santa Rosa County libraries in Jay, Milton, Navarre, Pace and Gulf...
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians today announced a $1 million donation to the Atmore Community Hospital which serves the city of Atmore and western Escambia County, Alabama, where the Poarch Creek Tribe’s trust lands are located. The donation, which was earlier approved by Poarch’s Tribal Council, provides funding that the hospital urgently needs to replace vital equipment such as a CT scan, ultrasound imaging, and new hospital beds. Additionally, funding from the Tribe will help the hospital meet added expenses and staffing needs ass...
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a mandatory statewide shutdown in a press conference Wednesday afternoon that will take effect Thursday (tonight) at midnight and last 30 days in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The executive order mandates that Floridians limit movements and personal interactions outside the home to only those necessary to obtain, essential services or activities. A list of those essential services can be found on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security website. Florida now is one of more than 30 states that are now under...
Escambia County (Ala.) School Superintendent John Knott said due to the stay-at-home order that was issued by Gov. Kay Ivey, the county school system has suspended its food distribution program at all schools within the county school system. Food distribution at the schools were scheduled to resume Monday, April 6. Parents of students attending the Escambia County (Ala.) School System were sent a mass text Friday about the change. Knott said that food already on hand for the distribution, will be donated to food banks and food pantries that...
As oil prices drop so does the price of gasoline in many areas. Above are pictures of random gasoline prices in Atmore, Brewton, Century and Flomaton taken Tues., March 24,2020....
The 22nd Saddle Up Trail Ride for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in Frisco City, Ala. has not been cancelled due to the Coronavirus, but it has been postponed to the last weekend in April. The location is 328 Strength Lane. 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 3 p.m. Only coffee will be provided that...
In an effort to keep all of its staff, volunteers and visitors safe and healthy as possibly, the Atmore and PCI Animal Control is asking that anyone who would like to visit their facility do so by appointment only. They will answer calls and reply to emails during their regular office hours but starting today, March 26, will move to appointment only visits due to COVID-19 until further notice. They are also suspending intake of animals by owner surrender until further notice. Residents are asked not to pick up stray animals unless they intend...
.A 52-year old Brewton man was pronounced dead at the scene of a single-vehicle accident Wednesday morning in Cantonment, with officials saying his death was unrelated to the crash. Darren Burns Downing, was pronounced dead following the 8:49 a.m. incident. According to reports from the Florida Highway Patrol, emergency personnel responded to a motor vehicle crash on Crowndale Court. The report stated Downing was backing up in his vehicle east on Crowndale Court when he had a medical emergency. The rear bumper of his Ford F-150 collided with a...
U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne today announced the details of the First Congressional District Art Competition for area high school students. The competition is open to all high school students who reside in the First Congressional District. All entries must be an original concept, two-dimensional, no larger than 26 inches high, 26 inches wide, and 4 inches deep when framed , weigh no more than 15 pounds, and be within the following categories: Paintings: oil, acrylics, watercolor, etc.; Drawings: colored pencil, pencil, ink, marker, pastels,...
With April 15 less than a month away, the Alabama Department of Revenue is monitoring developments pertaining to the Coronavirus and is following guidance from federal and state officials. The public may have some concerns and uncertainty pertaining to COVID-19 and the Department is committed to keeping taxpayers informed. The Department is encouraging all taxpayers to conduct their business with the Department through our online services. Taxpayers can take advantage of our website for information and answers to questions; use My Alabama...
U.S. Highway 31 in Brewton from Underwood Street will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 18 and possibly Thursday, March 19. Semi- trucks will detour onto Alabama 41. Passenger vehicles must also take alternate routes to avoid the area and city officials recommend using Evergreen, Sowell and Belleville....
Last Thursday, Escambia County (Ala.) 4H and FFA participants showed and sold their livestock to potential buyers at Perdido Farms. Exhibitors this year were: Silas Albritton, Temple Albritton, Isaac Bonam, Ashley Bradley, Aron Chavira, Kenslee Chavira, Jacelyn Chunn, Macie Chunn, Caleb Davis, Jason Davis, Colbie English, Emma Grayce Fuqua, Isabella Griffin, Ivy Hart, Ashton Helton, Hagyn Helton, A.J. Hollinger, Conner Lambeth, Parker Landon, Kamryn Langham, Kylee Langham, Gus Lee, Colby Lisenby, Sydney Lisenby, Aidan McCall, Alyssa McCall,...
For the second time in about a week a freight train derailed in Flomaton. About 5 a.m. Saturday, a train carrying military vehicles and equipment, derailed near downtown Flomaton. There were no injuries, no hazardous materials and railroad officials quickly opened blocked crossings....
Jess Nicholas, formerly of Coastal Gateway Regional Economic Development Alliance, will serve the Escambia County Industrial Development Authority as its executive director for economic development. The board, at its regular meeting in January, extended a contract offer to Centerfire Economic LLC, of which Nicholas serves as CEO. The board had previously utilized the staff of Coastal Gateway EDA to provide economic development services, but opted to make a change in its provider. Around the same time, Nicholas had also opted to break from...
The presidential preference primary in Florida is Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections Tappie A. Villane reminds voters early voting is underway for the presidential preference primary election. Early Voting hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, through Mar. 14. In Santa Rosa County, there are four locations for early voting: the South Santa Rosa Service Center (Annex), 5841 Gulf Breeze Parkway in Gulf Breeze; the County Administration Building (Milton Office), 6495 Caroline Street, Suite F in Milton;...
Escambia County (Ala.) has released its food scores for February 2020. The scores are as follows: Atmore Abundant Life - 98 Atmore Dragway - 97 Burger King - 89 Circle K Main St. - 86 Circle K Nashville - 86 Creek Travel Plaza - 93 David’s Catfish - 95 Diamond Gasoline - 89 Discount Beer & Tob - 90 Fairfield Inn - 99 Fairfield Inn Motel - 100 R & F Foods - 91 R & F Foods Retail - 94 Sonic Drive In - 97 Subway Lindberg - 99 Subway Jack Springs - 91 Whistle Stop Fam Buf- 83 Brewton Church’s Chicken - 87 Exit 69 Truckstop - 95 Main Event - 98 McD...
A Brewton correctional officer was arrested along with others when the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) announced yesterday the results of its recent joint law enforcement Operation Restore Order raid at Easterling Correctional Facility in Clio, Ala., on Tuesday, Feb. 25, as well as additional arrests made in line with the Department’s zero-tolerance policy on promoting illegal contraband. Basic Correctional Officer (BCO) Terrence Tolbert, 39, of Brewton, was arrested on Monday, February 24, at approximately 10:00 p.m. after an ADOC L...
Coastal Alabam Community College Art Department is hosting an ‘Art For A Cause’ Empty Bowls fundraiser from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thuesday, March 10, at the ATN Building near the soccer field and library of the Brewton campus. Participants can buy a handmade bowl and get homemade soup. All proceeds will benefit Drexell and Honeybee’s in Brewton, a non-profit restaurant that serves hot food free or for the cost of a donation. Feeding the hungry is the mission of Carlisa McMillan and her donation only restaurant, Drexell and Honeybee’s is doin...
