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At the end of Monday night’s Escambia County Republican Party meeting in Brewton, Charles Jackson addressed the crowd saying he believes the Republican Party is responsible for the indictment and arrest of his wife Cindy Jackson, along with Sherry Digmon, Don Fletcher and Rachel Fore. Jackson also said he and his wife are not going to let the matter drop and will be pursuing legal action against those involved. Mrs. Jackson and Digmon both serve on the Escambia County School Board, were a...
Escambia County, Ala.'s, legislative delegation of Sen. Greg Albritton, Rep. Alan Baker and Rep. Matthew Hammett addressed fellow Republicans Monday night at the Hourglass in Brewton talking about the most recent legislative session on issues dealing with gambling, ethics, property taxes and even the fact that Alabama regulates outhouses and the cutting of trees. Rep. Baker said the legislature did pass a law on property rights in a pro-active move against squatter rights that have been an...
The Flomaton Town Council unanimously approved Mayor Jim Johnson's recommendation to hire Dereck Lowry as the town's new police chief, following the resignation of Chief Dane NeSmith. Councilwoman Kay Wagner was absent at the special meeting. Johnson thanked all those who applied for the position and said he narrowed the list to four and interviewed each candidate and said he decided to recommend Lowry. Lowry, 43, currently serves as a lieutenant over investigations with the Escambia County...
The Brewton City School Board accepted the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Varner and will first name an interim as the search begins for a new superintendent. During a special board meeting Thursday at the central office Mark Manning read a prepared statement in making two motions concerning Dr. Varner's resignation. "I make a motion that the board accept and approve one, the resignation and retirement of Dr. Kenneth Varner as superintendent effective Dec. 31, 2024; second, his...
The Jay High School Royals baseball team defeated top-ranked Bozeman from Panama City 6 to 3 in Fort Myers, Fla. last Friday to win the 1A State Championship. It's the first time Jay has won since 1970....
