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The alleged victim of a Saturday night assault is now wanted on multiple drug charges, including chemical endangerment of a child. The Flomaton Police Department has obtained warrants charging Kelley Lavon Bryan, 54, with unlawful possession of a controlled substance (heroin), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Xanax), unlawful possession of marijuana II, illegal possession of a prescription drug, unlawful possession...
On April 9, 16-year old Daverick Williams was playing basketball in the old gymnasium at Flomaton High School when he collapsed. He had no pulse and he was not breathing. This past Saturday, Williams was back at home in Flomaton after receiving a pacemaker at a Gainesville, Fla., hospital and if a doctor's appointment goes well this week he may be back in the classroom next week. Williams mother, Chanina Williams, said without the use of an AED on her son, she would have been planning a funeral...
Escambia County (Ala.) has been awarded federal funds in the amount of $17,787 to supplement Emergency Food and Shelter programs in the county made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program for 2017. A local board will determine how the funds are to be distributed among local emergency food and shelter agencies in the county. Local organizations chosen to receive funds must meet the following criteria: Be private voluntary... Full story
The Century Town Council was the first to get on board by voting Monday night to spend $1,103 to purchase an Automated External Defibrillator for the Flomaton Fire Department as the department tries to replenish its supply of AEDs that are now about 13 years old. Century Mayor Henry Hawkins brought the issue to the council Monday night and after discussions over where the money would come from, agreed to take the funds out of contributions and operating supplies. The motion to purchase the AED...
An Atmore man who was the driver in a single-vehicle accident last Saturday, April 14, that claimed the life of one passenger and injured another, now faces DUI charges. Willie James Hudson, 28, of Atmore, was driving a 2007 Scion with Antonia Richardson, 38, and Wade Johnson, III, 27, of Atmore, as passengers. When the Scion left the roadway and overturned on Highway 21 near the 4.6 mile marker, three mile north of Atmore, Richardson was transported to USA Medical Center where he died from his...
Brewton and East Brewton will kickoff Earth Week this Saturday with its community wide Earth Day Cleanup to allow residents to get rid of a variety of items from old appliances to tires and automobile oil. Cleanup efforts will continue countywide next week. The Escambia County Commission is providing trash bags for individuals or groups willing to pick up litter along roadways and will end with a free electronics recycling program next Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Old electronics may be...
Turtle Point Environmental Center will host an Open House from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. this coming Saturday, April 21, to celebrate the re-opening of the boardwalk. There is no admission fee. Originally built in 1999, the boardwalk was closed a couple of years ago due to the age of the wood. It was soft in some places and rotten in others, making it dangerous for use. "It took about two and half years for us to raise the total of $175,000 to make refurbishments to the boardwalk," said Turtle Point...
The Alger-Sullivan Historical Society will host its 28th annual heritage festival in the historic district of Century, Florida as part of the 7th Annual Sawmill Day on Saturday, May 5, starting at 8 a.m. Good weather always brings more than fifty classic and custom vehicles to our car show. On the band stand will be all day entertainment from local dance and singing groups like the popular Sawmill Band. This year’s invited exhibits include arrow head makers, antique bottle collections, Alabama potter Matt Brabbon creating pieces on his foot pow...
Escambia County (Ala.) has released the food scores for March 2018. The scores are as follows: Atmore Acapulco’s - 94 All of God’s Children - 98 The Coffee House - 97 Diamond Gas #22 - 95 Discount Beer & Tob. - 93 Gather Restaurant - 90 Hardee’s - 96 Popeye’s - 97 Ramey’s Supermarket Deli - 94 Retail - 95 South AL Vending - 95 Taco Bell - 97 Winn Dixie Deli - 96 Retail - 96 Brewton Arby’s - 97 Chang King Buffet - 94 Circle K #2721571 - 91 David’s Catfish - 96 Exit 69 Truckstop - 97 Happy Kitchen - 90 Murphy Express - 98 Pic N Save - 92 Piz...
The Jay council discussed plans Monday night to continue addressing water issues by washing out the Bray-Hendricks Park and Calfee Street water tanks that supply the town with water. Independent Contractor Eric Seib told the council they had received four recent calls from residents about the dirty water around Thursday last week. “Every two years we wash out both water tanks,” said Seib. “We completed Calfee Street this month. There was no major maintenance required. We feel that this will...
A new, updated website for the Town of Century has been delayed a little longer following a request Monday night to table the council's decision to approve a bid from Municode, a Tallahassee-based company that, according to their website, creates products and solutions that promote transparency, efficiency and that enable you to more effectively serve staff and citizens. Councilwoman Ann Brooks questioned one of the paragraphs in the agreement of services contract presented at the meeting and...
Last Thursday, April 12, WALA TV Fox 10 Chief Meteorologist Jason Smith paid a visit to members of the Brewton Amateur Radio Club, members of the Rural Radio Association and law enforcement emergency responders at the Jay Community Center to discuss the upcoming hurricane season and how important communication is to keeping the public safe during dangerous weather. Escambia County (Ala.) Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director David Adams joined Flomaton Policeman Bennie Stokes, town of...
The 17th Annual Jay Pro Rodeo will be held at 8:00 p.m., on Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28 at the Ted May Arena in Jay, off Highway 4. The 3R Rodeo Company from Jemison, Alabama will entertain the crowd with rodeo action including pro bull riding, saddle broncs, calf and team roping, steer wrestling, and women’s breakaway and barrel racing. For the little ones, there’s the calf scramble, free bounce houses, free face painting, petting zoo, cow patty bingo and more! Be sure and bring your appetite because there will be plenty of foo...
Warrants have been signed for the arrest of two transients who are accused of breaking into and vandalizing a building in Flomaton. The Flomaton Police Department identified the suspects as Ryan Castle, 23, and Donovan Forsythe, 22, no addresses given. The two are accused of breaking into the old Red Man Pipe building on Church Street and using spray paint to vandalize the inside of the building. The break-in was discovered on Sunday, April 8. Flomaton Police Inv. Chance Thompson questioned...
Can You Pass This Food Safety Quiz? It’s Spring time! The weather is getting warmer and people have gotten more concerned about food safety issues. We have received several phone calls at the Extension office about safe food practices. There were some pretty good questions asked too! We are going to share the questions and answers with you. Answers are at the end. However, don’t skip ahead! 1. How long will food stored constantly at 0 degrees F remain safe? a) 1-2 years b) 5 years c) Indefinitely 2. What temperature is recommended for your ref...
Thomas Bryan Agerton, 49, died Sunday, April 8, 2018 in Brewton. Mr. Agerton was a lifelong resident of Brewton and member of the W.S. Neal High School class of 1988. Of the Holiness faith, he had served as former Police Chief in Oakman, Ala., and enjoyed hunting. The funeral was held at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 12, at the chapel of Craver's Funeral Home with Bro. Doug Greer officiating. Burial followed at Fort Crawford Cemetery with Craver's Funeral Home directing. Mr. Agerton is survived by his parents, Jimmy and Elouise Agerton of Brewton;...
Edna Brazzell, 80, of Atmore, died Monday, April 16, 2018 at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola. Funeral service for Ms. Brazzell will be announced by Turner Funeral Chapel....
Debra Sue Joiner, 64, died Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Mrs. Joiner was a native of Bay Minette and has resided in Stockton, Ala. for the past 24 years. She was a friend to all who knew her and of the Holiness faith. The funeral was held at 2 p.m., Monday, April 16, at the Dean holiness Church with Sis. Helen Stewart officiating. Burial followed at the Dean Cemetery with Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Joiner is survived by one son, Elzie Joiner of Stockton; two daughters, Debra Michelle (Joseph) Odom of Flomaton and Debbie...
Douglas Ray Jones, Jr., 59, of Berrydale, died Friday, April 13, 2018. Mr. Jones was a resident of Berrydale for more than 35 years and enjoyed working with his hands. The funeral was held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 18, at Berrydale Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Gandy officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery with Family-Funeral and Cremation in Pensacola directing. Mr. Jones is survived by one son, Carl Jones; one daughter, Johanna Jones; his mother, Betty Jones; one sister, Julie (Al) Pierce; and other family members. Mr. Jones...
Sherry Kay Kyles. 57, of Atmore, died Thursday, April 12, 2018. Mrs. Kyles was a native of Atmore and 1979 graduate of Escambia County High School. Graduating from Reid State Technical College in Child Care Development, she worked in corrections at Loxley Work Release and as an inspector with Spectrum Results. She was a member of Jones Street Holiness Church where she served as head of the Nurse's Guild. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, April 20, at Empowerment Tablernacle Christian Center with Prophet Shawn Williams...
Nicholas “Cody” Nolan, 22, of Brewton, died Wednesday, April 11, 2018 in Century, Fla. Mr. Nolan was born on Brewton and was a lifelong resident of the Brewton and Flomaton areas. A member of the Flomaton High School class of 2013, he enjoyed carpentry, sports and music and worked as a roustabout in the oilfield industry. He was of the Christian faith. The funeral was held at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 15, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bobby Carnley and bro. Chuck Scrivener officiating. Burial followed at Lambeth Cemetery in Flo...
Sharon “Sherry” Odom, 60, of Century, died Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Mrs. Odom was a native of Atmore and resided in Century for most of her life. Retired from Century Correctional Center, she was a member of Byrneville Methodist Church and loved to fish. The funeral was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 12, at the Byrneville Methodist Church with Rev. Chris Hawkins officiating. Burial followed at Byrneville Cemetery with Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Odom is survived by husband of 42 years, Ricky Odom of Century; one son...
Joseph “Joe” Leon Smith, 51, died Tuesday, April 10, 2018 in Pensacola. Mr. Smith was a native and lifelong resident of Flomaton who worked at Service Welding, Charco and H & H. He was an avid outdoorsman. The funeral was held at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 15, at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Pat Carden officiating. Burial followed at Green Acres Cemetery with Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home directing. Mr. Smith is survived by fiance, Cindy Gradeless of Flomaton; two sons, Justin (Tarissa) Smith and Jake (Haley) Smith, both of Bre...
James Harold Strength, Sr., 86, died Thursday, April 12, 2018. Mr. Strength was born April 16, 1931 to Radford William and Lillie Mae Strength. Following graduation from Flomaton High School, he enlisted in the Air Force, leaving his family's one-mule, two-acre farm, and spent a tour in Europe serving in Communications Operations. Upon home return, he attended a trade school while he worked in Nashville, Tenn. When his employment was terminated as the Korean War ceased, he returned to Flomaton and re-enlisted in the Air Force and attended schoo...
I normally don't pay a much attention to things I read on Facebook. My wife and son set me up a Facebook page about 10 years ago and it took me about five years to ever open it up. I've never posted anything on Facebook. I've responded a few times with happy birthday wishes and maybe poking fun at Auburn fans like Eddie Hammond, Randy Murph and David Jennings, but nothing more. I look through the posts that show up on my page for story ideas. Maybe there's an event going on that I don't know abo...
