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Current First District Congressman Bradley Byrne is leaving his safe congressional seat to take a shot at the U.S. Senate this year. The Mobile First Congressional District has had quite a legacy over the last century. Alabama’s First District has always been primarily made up of Mobile County. Historically, the rural southwest Alabama counties north of Mobile have been a part of the First. Washington, Clarke, Monroe and Escambia do not amount to much of the population. Baldwin and Mobile, which are now essentially one county, have been tied t...
Amid all the impeachment hysteria and angst waiting for Attorney General Barr to expose deeply embedded government corruption, good news is often lost; especially since the main stream media has no interest in any good tidings in the era of Trump. The economy is still roaring and setting employment and stock records; and even long stagnant wages are finally rising. Despite regular dire predictions of death and war, President Trump has our enemies at bay and has not started any new conflicts. But perhaps his greatest policy legacy passed little...
This was one of the times I was drawing a blank for column ideas. Among the many things I tried while searching for triggers was looking through my picture files on my computer. This picture of a group of men and boys in front of J.R. Parker's Store (I think from the 1930's) brought back memories of my time in McDavid, Florida in the 1950's and 1960's. In my time Parker's Store was ran by Mr. Parker's daughter, known to all of us as Miss Edith. Miss Edith also operated the McDavid post office...
For three years now, the American people have been forced to endure the efforts by Democrats and the liberal mainstream media to impeach President Trump and remove him from office in the face of his clear electoral victory in 2016. They have tried everything, from a needless Special Prosecutor investigation, which resulted in nothing, to an Adam Schiff-coached whistleblower who admitted he had no firsthand information and relied on news articles by that same liberal media. The farce produced just two articles of impeachment, neither of which...
The Old Stage Road provided an artery connecting remote communities in the piney wilderness of South Alabama. The mail hack, which ran twice weekly between Mobile and Greenville brought news, company and travelers to stage stops which were strung along the road about every 16 or so miles. The Anderson stage stop was one such stop. According to Lee Peacock's Dispatches From the LP-OP of May 7, 2014, the stop was located on the Conecuh side of the Middleton Road north of the Mixonville community,...
The two Hale brothers Olan age 88 and A.D., age 95 stand in the livingroom of the second Hale Family home located in the McCall community. The Hale brothers said they have named their community " Haleville" . This home, built in the mid 1950s is now uninhibited except for being used for Hale Family gatherings. Hanging on the wall behind the Hale brothers a painting can be seen of their original home. The original home built circa 1936 sat within a few feet of the house seen here where they...
The flu claimed the lives of 910 people in the United States in 2019, according to the CDC. In addition to the flu-related deaths, there were an estimated 16,000 hospitalizations, 800,000 visits to physicians and 1.7 million confirmed flu cases during the 2019-2020 flu season. This time of year is a prime time for the flu and other diseases to easily spread. However, there are several things people can do to help to fend off sickness. Helen Jones, an Alabama Extension human nutrition, diet and health regional agent, said according to the...
Brenda Gail Stevens Anthony, 72 of Brewton, died Wednesday, January 14, 2020 in a Pensacola, Fla. hospital. Mrs. Anthony was born Aug. 6, 1947, in Rumford, Maine and had been a long time resident of Brewton, coming from Vermont. She was a retired office manager in the Health and Rehab industry and was of the Christian faith.The visitation is from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 21, at Craver’s Funeral Home and with Craver’s Funeral Home directing.Mrs. Anthony is survived by her father, Joseph Andrew Stevens Jr., of New Hampshire; one sis...
David Paul Franklin, 60, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 in Brewton. Mr. Franklin was born Dec. 22, 1959 in Anniston, Ala. and had been a resident of Brewton for the past 14 years, coming from Holiday, Fla. Of the Baptist faith, he owned and operated Franklin Sign Company. The funeral was held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 16, at the chapel of Craver's Funeral Home. Burial followed at Pineview Cemetery with Craver's Funeral Home directing. Mr. Franklin is survived by his mother, Helen Paulin Franklin; one brother, Terry Lee (Wanda) Franklin; one...
Ronald Jesse Graves, 72, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, in Milton, Fla. Mr. Graves was a native of Brewton who had resided in Flomaton for most of his life. He was of the Methodist faith. Mr. Graves is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lula Graves of Flomaton; one son, Denver Graves of Flomaton; three grandchildren; and numerous nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends. Mr. Graves was preceded in death by one son, Ronald J. Graves, Jr.; his parents, Grover and Cassie Mae Graves, Sr.; four brothers, Leon Graves, Buford Graves, Lamar...
Earlene Killam Hayles, 90, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in Century. Mrs. Hayles was a native of Byrneville, Fla. who had resided in Lottie, Ala. since 1954. Founder of the Lottie Quilting Club, she worked in the cafeteria at Perdido School and owned a catering business. She attended Lottie Methodist Church. The funeral was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 18, at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Judd Coghin officiating. Burial followed at Lottie Methodist Church with Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home directing. Mr. Hayles is...
Lynette Hepstall, 60, died Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in Mobile, Ala. Mrs. Hepstall was a native of Louisville, Ky. and former resident of Bay Minette, Ala. who had resided in Walnut Hill, Fla. for the past 13 years. Former owner of LJ's Stop and Shop, she attended the Walnut Hill Baptist Church. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 20, at Walnut Hill Baptist Church with Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Hepstall is survived by two sons, Calvin (Katlyn) Jacobson of Bratt, Fla. and Clayton (Sarah) Jacobson of Bay...
Mary Lou Jernigan, 85, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in a Brewton nursing facility. Mrs. Jernigan was born Feb. 21, 1934, in Conecuh County, Ala. and had been a long-time resident of the Brewton area. A member of the 1952 Flomaton High School Class, she had worked as a switchboard operator at a hospital and was a member of Brewton Pentecostal Holiness Church. The funeral was held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 22, at Brewton Pentecostal Holiness Church with Bro. David Baggett and Bro. Byrnes Pitts officiating. Burial followed at Cedar Creek...
Sabrina Pauline Smith Jordan, 48, of Brewton, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, following a brief illness. Mrs. Jordan was born Nov. 24, 1971, in Brewton. She attended W.S. Neal High School and was a homemaker. The funeral was held at 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 16, at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Jordan is survived by one son, Austin Jordan of Brewton; one daughter, Kayla Jordan Brown of Monroeville; her mother, Corine Smith of Brewton; one brother, Billy (Tina) Smith of Brewton; and...
Edward Leigh McMillan, III, 60, died Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in Brewton. Mr. McMillas was born to Ed Leigh and Mary Anne McMillan in Raleigh, N.C. Growing up in Brewton, he traveled to Dallas County, Ala., Saskatchewan, Canada and South Central Kansas as a nature host and guide, serving more than 20 years as a board member of the Alabama Wildlife Federation, the last two as president. He served on the board of directors of Cedar Creek Land and Timber and was a managing partner of McMillan Holdings, where he managed land and wildlife. He...
James Edward Pipkin, Sr., 86, died Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, Ala. Mr. Pipkin was a native of Stockton, Ala. and former resident of Booneville, Ala. for 24 years who had resided in Nokomis, Ala. Since 2000. A member of the Huxford Masonic Lodge #779, where he served as Master and was the district lecturer, he was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Stockton Chapter and of the Abba Shrine Temple of Mobile. He was a member of the Booneville Baptist Church and attended the Atmore First Assembly of God...
Stanley Keith Pope, Sr., 66, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 in McCullough, Ala. Mr. Pope was a native of Pensacola and former resident of Canoe, Ala. who had resided in McCullough for the past 21 years. Owner of S and S Farm Services and former mechanic at Roger's Tractor Company in Atmore, he was a member of Healing Waters Church in Bay Minette, where he served an as elder. The funeral was held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Petty-Eastside Chapel with Pastor Richard Daniels officiating. Burial followed at McCullough Cemetery with...
Gloria Carmelita Ratcliff Robbins, 89, formerly of Brewton, died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in San Antonia, Texas. Mrs. Robbins was born Jan. 4, 1931, in Fairfax, Ala. She graduated from Henry G. Cliff High School in Opelika, Ala. Before attending and graduating from business school. A talented musician who sang and played piano, she worked for a number of years as a secretary before going into insurance and real estate. She served on several different church boards and committees throughout her life and had several hobbies. Mrs. Robbins is...
Kay Dawn Weaver, 80, died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in a Pensacola Hospital. Mrs. Weaver was born in Pasadena, Calif. and had been a resident of Brewton for the past 47 years, coming from Glenora, Calif. Previously attending Brewton Presbyterian Church, she had several hobbies. The funeral was held at 10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 17, at the chapel of Craver's Funeral Home with Rev. Tony Richburg and Rev. Parker Johnson officiating. Burial followed at Weaver Family Cemetery with Craver's Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Weaver is survived by her husband,...
Robert Keith White, 60, of Canoe, Ala., died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020 in Pensacola. Mr. White was born March 7, 1959, to Clifford and Martha White in Atmore. A manager at Bondurant Ace Hardware in Atmore and employed with Bondurant Lumber and Hardware for more than 27 years, he was a member of Little Escambia Baptist Church in Flomaton. The funeral was held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Little Escambia Baptist Church with Bro. Jonathan Hill officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery with Johnson Quimby Funeral Home directing. Mr....
Phillip Daryl Williams, 65, died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Nokomis, Ala. Mrs. Williams was a native of Atmore who had resided in Nokomis, Ala. for most of his life. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and Alabama Army National Guard, he worked at the Pensacola NAS with more than 30 years of service. He was a member of Nokomis Baptist Church and was an avid outdoorsman. The funeral was held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 15, at the Nokomis Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Hill and Bro. Dennis Daniel officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery...
The Century Council Tuesday night approved the use of more than $219,000 from Local Option Sale Tax (LOST) funds to catch up on payments, one three years behind, after a recent meeting with the town auditors, to respond to the Escambia County (Fla.) grand jury's findings last summer. Century CPA Robert Hudson met with Warren Averitt Audit Services representatives and others regarding the audit for the town of Century last week to discuss the audit findings. Hudson said they discussed the best...
Ted Jennings spent the majority of his life trying to help others, whether it was as a pharmacist, a city councilman or mayor. The former Brewton mayor died Monday, Jan. 20, while on vacation in Georgia. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Brewton First United Methodist Church. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the church. A native of Brewton, Jennings, 75, was a 1961 graduate of T.R. Miller High School where he played football, baseball, basketball and ran...
A fire in the early hours Tuesday left a mobile home destroyed on Martin Luther King Drive in Flomaton, although no one was injured. At 3:20 a.m., Jan. 21, Flomaton Fire Department responded to a 911 call that a mobile home at 820 Martin Luther King Dr. was on fire. Fire Chief Steve Stanton arrived on scene a minute later to find flames coming out of the front door. He said it took about an hour to get the blaze under control. One female occupant was able to escape the fire without injury. The...
On-line reservations are now being accepted for the new Best Western Inn and Suites in Brewton, which is scheduled to open at the end of February or sometimes in March. Raj Parmar, interim general manager and liaison, said reservations are currently being accepted for dates after May 28 at Best Western's website and that date may be moved up depending on final inspections. Parmar also said job applications for the new motel are being accepted at the Alabama Career Center in Brewton, which can...
