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The students of Flomaton Elementary School experienced a touch of the wild on Wednesday, Feb. 20, when Rick Rackstraw with Rick's Exotic Animals stopped to see them at the Flomaton High School old gym. Kindergarteners through sixth grade got to see what exotic kinds of animals live in the forests of South America. This was Rackstraw's third visit to Flomaton and he has been bringing his exotic cast of animals to audiences for almost 25 years. Rackstraw got into the business of exotic anaxials...
For the first time in the school’s history, Flomaton Elementary School has named a Teacher of the Year. The honor of receiving the award went to Heather Caraway on Feb. 6 in a presentation at the school. Principal George Brown, Superintendent John Knott, School Board Representative Cindy Jackson, Sandra Reid, teachers, staff and students gathered to surprise Caraway with flowers, plaques, and a gift basket filled with all manner of prizes. Caraway was indeed surprised. “When Coach Vickery sai...
It’s the beginning of a new year. Lately, all over social media, different memes and posts have been shared hundreds of times pointing out that the beginning of a new year is a lot like having a new book to write. 365 blank pages to try and make into a new special year filled with goodness and not repeating the mistakes of our pasts. What I want to point out, is that it is wonderful to have lofty goals to be a better person and to hope to have a better year than the previous one, but we c...
Twas the week before Christmas and all through the room, all the children from FES brightened the gloom. Preschoolers through third grade presented their songs, while parents in attendance sometimes clapped along. Teachers worked hard to prepare kids for the night, and Mr. George Brown, the Principal helped with delight. The pledge was recited with respect and pride followed by music fit for the yuletide. The auditorium was packed, to this, just be sure, one would have thought the Beatles were...
Charles Dickens’ ‘A Tale of Two Cities” is sadly forgotten in the modern American political system. Instead we now face ‘A tale of two parties’. In Dickens’ book, the horror of living during the French Revolution is brought to life and the unspeakable conditions of the Reign of Terror are meant to warn other countries of the dangers of tyrannical rule. We, as Americans, have missed the point. What we have come to as a nation is that our two-party system (and let’s face it, that is exactly what i...
The sun shown down for the first annual Fall Festival for Flomaton Elementary School, on Sat., Nov. 17. The event was held at the Flomaton High School football field and featured booths from each class. The booth's activities held events such as 'needle in a haystack', corn hole, face painting, hula-hoop toss, ring toss, bouncy houses, darts and a friendly game of 'pin the nose on Mr. Brown'. Crowds showed up to support the school and let children run and play at the various booths. The PTA...
The lights were lowered, the music began and the curtains were drawn to reveal that the contestants were ready to entertain the crowds during the 2018 Miss FHS pageant held this past Thursday, Nov. 8, in the Flomaton High School auditorium. This year's Master of Ceremonies was Gracie O'Bannon, who managed the segways into each category flawlessly while eliciting laughs from the attendees. Eight elegantly dressed contestants introduced themselves and then participated in various crowd pleasing...
Veteran’s Day has always held a special place for me. Now I admit, when I was younger, it was special because well, it’s my birthday. As a kid I remember how jealous my friends would be that I was always out of school on my birthday so birthday parties never interfered with that pesky and consistent schooling that we all had to contend with on a perpetual basis. It never occurred to me in my younger years that the world did not, in fact, revolve around me and my birthday. It was as I aged and...
Devonta Bradley intercepted three passes and caused two fumbles while Daquan Johnson ran for five touchdowns to lead Flomaton to a 40-14 win over Montgomery Academy Friday night in the opening round of the Class 3A state playoffs. The win advances the Hurricanes to the second round with Flomaton traveling to Winfield this Friday night. "We played a very good Montgomery Academy team," said Flomaton head coach Doug Vickery. "I thought we played really well on both sides of the football. "The defen...
After Tuesday’s General Election Alabama Congressman Bradley Byrne was re-elected to serve for another 4 years as Alabama’s representative from District 1 to the U.S House of Representatives. Byrne has held the office since the Dec. 2013 special election. This will be Byrnes third term serving as a U.S. Congressman. From Escambia County Ala., Byrne won by 68.82% over challenger Robert Kennedy, Jr., who carried 31.16% of the vote. With a total of 12,073 votes cast in Escambia County, Byrne rec...
The Escambia Academy Cougars dominated the Coosa Valley Rebels in the first round of the Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) playoffs with a 45-14 victory Friday in Canoe. The win advances the Cougars to 9-2 on the season. EA never trailed in the contest and also drew first blood when Patrick McGee returned a punt 90 yards for the game's first score. The Cougars missed the ensuing 2-point conversion, but led 6-0 with 7:25 left in the first quarter. The Cougars added points with a...
In another home victory, the Jay Royals never trailed in its 44-16 defeat of Lighthouse Christian Friday night at Merle V. North Stadium. Jay's James Eddings put the first points on the board in the first quarter with a 5-yard touchdown run. The Royals' 2-point conversion failed, but Jay was ahead 6-0. Not to be stopped, Eddings added to the lead with a 7-yard touchdown run. After once again failing to score on a 2-point conversion, the lead sat at 12-0 midway through the first quarter....
A call from an East Brewton resident has resulted in a Castleberry man's arrest on drug charges. Tyrelle Ladarius Lee, 24, of 45 Colt Lane, was arrested for possession of marijuana II Wed., Oct. 24. According to East Brewton Police Sgt. Paige Howell, East Brewton police officers received a call at approximately 1 a.m. from an East Brewton resident claiming the smell of marijuana was coming from a parked vehicle. According to Howell, upon arriving on scene, officers approached the parked car, a...
The annual LA Bikers Toyz for Kidz Auction was held Thursday Oct. 18, at PeeWee's Construction Building in Atmore. The auction raises money each year to buy presents for local children in need during the Christmas season. Participants at the event were treated to hotdogs, bar-b-que sandwiches, chips, cookies, cakes and drinks. Attendees of all ages showed up to enjoy the event and contribute to raising the money for children in need. Buyers had a chance to preview sale items such as hall trees,...
The Northview Chiefs walked away with a 30-20 victory in their homecoming game against Jay on Friday night. The Chiefs drew first blood on the gridiron with a 66-yard touchdown run from Jayden Jackson on the third play of the game with 10:40 left in the first quarter. The PAT was no good and put the Chiefs up 6-0. The rest of the first quarter was a slug fest and no points were added to the scoreboard as both teams struggled to get the upper hand. Jay was able to rally with a 47-yard touchdown p...
Although the weather was hot, the music was hotter in Brewton Saturday as locals turned out to listen to local musicians and bands play on the front porches of residents' homes along Belleville and Evergreen Avenues for the second annual Porch Fest. Hosted by the Brewton Chamber of Commerce, the event proved that the stifling heat wouldn't keep crowds from enjoying the sounds. Food venders and Kona Ice were on hand to serve attendees and satisfy cravings. Children took to the blocked off...
It was the tale of two defenses Friday night in Bratt as Northview faced off against South Walton winning 14-7 on the gridiron. The Chiefs were on the hunting ground after losing to the Seahawks 25-18 in last year's match-up and coming off a blowout loss to Flomaton in last week's game. On their first drive of the game, the Seahawks drew first blood by running in a touchdown and kicking a successful PAT bringing the game to 7-0. Not long for suffering, the Chiefs fired back with a touchdown run...
It is mindboggling how quickly life can change. I’ve always heard the phrase “the speed of life”, but honestly never really gave it much thought. Working at the newspaper will teach one just how quickly life can happen. One moment a family of four can be riding down the highway for a weekend excursion and the next moment three are dead from a head-on vehicle collision while the fourth battles for their life in the ICU of a local hospital. Blink. Life happens. Blink again. Another moment that...
Its here. It is finally that time of year again. Fall? You ask? Well in a way, but only because it signals the time of year for the best season of all: football season in the south. There is just something about those Friday night lights around a football field with the smell of concession stand hamburgers filling the air that gets a southern gal’s heart pumping. The sound of the drumline joined by blaring horns and tuba’s is enough to make any distracted bystander suddenly feel excited for the...
History came alive at Jenning's Park in Brewton Saturday morning as crowds gathered to observe firsthand the reenactment of the Battle of Burnt Corn Creek. Young and old alike watched the actors take the field to charge head-on in a desperate attempt to lay claim to the coveted land. The event, hosted by the City of Brewton, was a hands-on experience for children to explore the Native American heritage and culture. The Santa Rosa County Creek Indian Tribe were present for the first time at the...
"I have four kids at home, but between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., I have 420 kids." Those were the words of Flomaton native and new Flomaton Elementary School Principal George Brown said at Tuesday night's parent meeting held in the school's cafeteria. "I just want the chance to introduce myself and for you to get to know who will be taking care of your kids." Brown said as he began the meeting. Although Brown may be new in his position, he has a long history in education and hails...
Nestled into the quiet county roads in Northern Baldwin County near Perdido, Ala., lies the Splinter Hill Bog Preserve, one of the most in-tact seepage bog communities remaining on the Gulf Coast area. The preserve contains portions of the Dyas and Bushy creeks, tributaries of the Perdido River and is home to a variety of habitats, including sandy upland longleaf pine forests and swampy forests filled with pitcher plants. When one enters the habitat, which is managed by The Nature Conservatory,...
Last Friday, suicide claimed the life of another victim, Anthony Bourdain. Bourdain initially made his claim to fame because of his culinary skills before eventually merging his talents of journalism and cooking, when he became the host on the CNN hit television show “Parts Unknown”. Bourdain broke down boundaries and shocked television executives and audiences alike, by his ability to travel throughout a multitude of cultures interviewing people while sampling local cuisine in either res...
Spirits were high and whinnies were heard, Friday and Saturday night in Jay, Fla., where crowds geared up to cheer on competitors in the 17th annual Jay Rodeo. Cowboys and cowgirls came from all over the south to throw in their hats for a chance to walk away with a first place blue ribbon. Events included everything from bronc riding to steer wrestling, and even the kiddos got the chance to learn in the crowd pleasing mutton riding competition. Vendors raised money by selling western goods and...
Leadership Atmore Class of 2017, a group sponsored by the Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce, kicked off the first ever Chicken on Church event in Atmore, Thursday, April 12, on Church Street. The event is part of the class’s fundraising project. Each year the class will organize events and fundraisers as part of an effort to raise money to put back into the community. Last year’s class raised money to purchase a bench that was placed in Heritage Park and donated money to the Atmore Community Fun...
