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War-time letters throughout our nation’s history can offer us a window into the personal sacrifices of our fighting men and women. Perhaps one of the most famous was by Major Sullivan Ballou of the Second Rhode Island Infantry, written just before the First Battle of Manassas in the Civil War. In it, he talks of his love for his wife, Sarah, and his deep devotion to the cause for which he is fighting. He also expresses his worries and fears over the coming engagement and his sorrow that, were he not to return home, he will miss his sons growing...
A good many people wonder why simple, straightforward, no nonsense, good- government legislation fails to pass even though it appears to have universal and overwhelming support and appeal for many voters and legislators. You will recall old sayings that you heard from your elders when you were young. Old bits of wisdom spouted from the lips of your grandparents and older folks, which went in one ear and out the other. Sayings like, “If you’ve got your health you’ve got everything” and “If it ain’t broke then don’t fix it”; and, if you are a go...
The past few years “Fake News” real and imagined has become so prevalent that almost every news item is treated with distinct suspicion. Various polls show about 60-70% of the public considers the media highly biased or particularly untrustworthy. Some reports like much of the Russia hoax reporting are downright false, but most of the problem is intense bias where so called journalists simply present the facts in misleading context. To illustrate: if President Trump walked across the Potomac River, the mainstream media headlines would be “Tr...
The Deep South has given rise to many eccentric and unusual characters in the last 400 or so years that colonists, settlers, Native Americans and Southerners have collectively called the region home. Eccentric preachers such as Robert Sims led a war against authorities in the late 1890s. In Texas, outlaws who might have benefited from a diagnosis as sociopaths, like John Wesley Hardin shot hotel guests for snoring too loud. Indeed the list is endless and perhaps the South has more color and...
Let’s take a little history trip, it is not far. A drive along the river roads of the northern part of Baldwin County will reveal many sites that mark points of our regional history. Just north of Spanish Fort is one of our many interesting historic sites at the old town of Blakeley. Prehistoric Indians were the first inhabitants in the oak and pine covered forests along this riverfront area. Huge mounds of oyster shells can still be found near the banks of the river. In the mounds have been discovered many ancient artifacts, some only old tras...
Recently I came to you for answers to my health questions. You did several tests that gave indications I may have some kidney/bladder stones or possibly involvement of that word that starts with C. Needing to rule out all the above you had me scheduled for a bladder scan. I arrived on time and ready to get this mess done with. So, I fill out forms, gave a little cup of pee, ( more on my hand than in that Dixie cup). Whoa is me. Washed my hand, restored my self respect to go back out and sit among others waiting to go back and pee on their...
Staying Healthy While Traveling – 15 Brilliant Ideas Hooray! The last school bell has rung. School is finally out and it’s time for vacation. Do you have vacation or travel plans? Getting sick while traveling can be such a drag. Trust me… I know! Staying Healthy While Traveling does not need to be a challenge! There are so many simple things you can do to stay healthier on your next trip! Here are a few health tips: 1. Wash Your Hands Often If you want the one EASIEST way to stay healthy, this is it! We all know washing your hands is the best w...
It took me years to discover that one of the best ways to maintain emotional control is to key in on an “It’s okay” attitude. This attitude is built on the premise that if there is nothing that I can do about a situation, then why should I get emotionally involved with it? Few of us are immune to the little things that can get under our skin and endanger our emotional well-being. There is the traffic jam on the way to work…the driver in front of us going ten miles below the speed limit…a business associate who is late on a project…a spouse who...
Paul McEnnis Austin, 71, of Baltimore, Md., formerly of Perdido, Ala., died. The funeral will be held Thursday, May 30, at Morning Dove Baptist Church in Perdido with Rev. Stanley Cox officiating. Burial will follow at Morning Dove Cemetery with Turner Funeral Chapel directing....
Luberta Cunningham, 83, died Sunday, May 5, 2019. Mrs. Cunningham was born Feb. 2, 1936, to Isaac and Luvina Cunningham in Pensacola. She attended and graduated from George Washington Carver High School and joined Apostolic Faith Church later. The funeral was held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, May 11, at Apostolic Faith Church with Rev. Henry Swanson officiating. Burial followed at Century Cemetery with Jackson-McMurray Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Cunningham is survived by two sisters, Lizzie Cunningham and Lizze Mae Ellis, both of Century; eight...
Paul M. Harden, Sr., 77, died Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Mobile Infirmary. The funeral was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 25, at Cope Keahey Chapel in Evergreen with Rev. John Finklea officiating. Burial followed in Herbert with Cope Funeral Home directing....
Aubrey Odom, Sr., 64, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Mr. Odom was born Sept. 22, 1955, to Richard and Hester L. Odom in Pineapple, Ala. Mr. Odom completed high school and received his diploma and became employed with Odom's Logging in the 1970s and 80s, Stone Container in 1990 through 1995 and C & C Hauling in 1996 until recently. He was a member of Damascus Baptist Church, where he served on the trustee board for a number of years. The funeral was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 11, at Damascus Baptist Church with Rev. Henry Hawkins officiating....
Cecil Ronald “Ronnie” Rhinehart, 72, died Monday, May 20, 2019 in Canoe, Ala. Mr. Rhinehart was a native and former resident of Mobile who had resided in Canoe since 1981. A member of Unity Baptist Church, he had served in the Vietnam Conflict and abroad on land and sea for 20 years. The funeral was held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 24, at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Josh Long officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery with Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home directing. Mr. Rhinehart is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joy...
Beverly Anne Parnell Stark, 77, died Friday, May 17, 2019. Mrs. Stark was born April 6, 1942, in Florida and had lived in Brewton for more than 40 years. The funeral was held Tuesday, May 21 at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Bobby Ellisor officiating. Mrs. Stark is survived by two children, Brian and Cheryl; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Mrs. Stark was preceded in death by her husband, James Stark....
Here we go again. Unless a miracle occurs the voters in Alabama will not have an opportunity to vote on a constitutional amendment to decide if we want a lottery or not. State Sen. Greg Albritton's 'clean lottery' bill that limited the lottery to what you see in Florida with paper tickets and scratch-off tickets passed the Senate by one vote. It got derailed in the House of Representatives. Some in the House said they were simply against gambling and didn't think Alabama needed to turn to...
Next Thursday will be a very important day for the future of Flomaton. At 1 p.m. at town hall, the citizens of Flomaton are asked to show up for a question and answer period with John Robert Smith about the possibility of implementing a Form Based Code for the town. From what we've read and what we've heard, it seems like a good plan to help improve Flomaton's economy for years down the road. But like you, we really don't know and won't know unless we attend that meeting and ask Smith some pointed questions. Over the past 20 or so years...
More than 200 Alabama city leaders, county commissioners and others including representatives from Escambia County joined Gov. Kay Ivey last week as she officially kicked off a year-long effort to ensure Alabama reaches maximum participation in next year's census. The Alabama Counts event at the state Capitol was conducted one year in advance of the 2020 Census to bring awareness of the importance of the count. The program also served as an avenue to unveil the Alabama Count's census logo,...
Jean Dean, a representative of the Reading Is Fundamental Project, read to the preschoolers at Flomaton First Baptist Day Care, Wed., May 22. Dean also is a partner with the Kiwanis Program and provides free books to children enrolled in the program. For more information call 800-276-2134....
Although no arrests have been made in the May 18 shootings in Atmore that left one person dead and eight injured, a social media post of the birthday bash at the old Escambia County Middle School revealed a photo of one man who was supposed to be under house arrest which resulted in warrants signed for his arrest. Escambia County District Attorney Steve Billy said photos from the 'Shake presents Taurus Takeover Birthday Bash' showed Jatyrain Aquamini Tolbert at the party. Tolbert, 18, 806 East...
Flomaton Mayor Dewey Bondurant Jr., said next Thursday's meeting with John Robert Smith to discuss Smart Growth America's Form Based Code concept could be the biggest thing to happen in Flomaton for the next 50 years. Smith, who used the Form Based Code to transform downtown Meridian, Miss., during his 16-year tenure as mayor of that city, now serves as chairman of T4 America and is the policy advisor for Smart Growth America. Bondurant said the Form Based Code is a concept to develop land use...
A Flomaton man who did not pull over when law enforcement initiated a traffic stop due to a possible window tint violation now faces felony fleeing and eluding and drug possession charges. Toney Maurice Harrison, 21, 20960 Old Highway 31, was arrested May 19 when a sheriff's deputy attempting to pull him over activated his emergency lights and sirens and found, according to an Escambia County (Fla.) Sheriff's Office report. The report said the officer observed a gray Nissan Altima traveling...
Monday morning on the lawn of the Escambia County Courthouse, a crowd gathered to honor the county residents who died in combat as the nation paused to pay tribute to the many men and women who gave their lives to protect the nation's freedoms. From the Star Spangled Banner and patriotic songs, the event ended with the playing of taps after retired Marine Col. Charles Jackson read the honor roll naming the county residents who were killed during World War I, World War II, the Korean War,...
Schools announce Valedictorians and Salutatorians...
Although no action was taken, the Century town council heard Town Planner Debbie Nickles' request May 20 to allow her to prepare the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) 5-year management plan and all documents on property the town is responsible for maintaining for a total of $3,000, if the town chooses to change to reporting every five years instead of annually. The Florida DEP has asked for the town of Century to transition from an annual to a five-year reporting period on...
Members of the Jay council discussed the town’s current policy regarding commercial water tap fees, if any, at its Monday, May 20 meeting, siting the tap that was recently made for a new warehouse in Jay for Golden Cotton Gin. Jay Water Superintendent Alicia Jernigan supervised the gin's tapping of a 6-inch line into the town's 8-inch line. Seib said they could go with the commercial price of a 6-inch line, if that is what they decided. “We didn't charge anything for them to tap into our 8-i...
