Articles from the July 20, 2023 edition


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  • Police chase ends in Flomaton

    Joe Thomas, Ledger Editor|Jul 20, 2023

    An Atmore woman was booked into the Baldwin County Jail late Friday afternoon following a car chase that began in Bay Minette and ended near the Alabama Coffee House in Flomaton. Stacey Renea Castrejana, 45, 200 Wilson Ave., who also had an address listed in Pensacola, was arrested and charged with criminal mischief II, attempting to elude, reckless driving, running a red light, improper lane change and resisting arrest. Bay Minette police placed Castrejana in handcuffs and transported her back...

  • Century moving forward with grant funds

    Gretchen McPherson, Ledger Staff|Jul 20, 2023

    The Century Town Council Tuesday night approved a request by grant administrator Robin Phillips for the town to begin procurement services by securing agreements with an architect, engineer and administrator for the three bridges and hurricane shelter, as required when federal monies are awarded. The Town of Century was recently awarded a Community Development Block Grant-Hurricane Sally Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) grant for $12,877,137 under the Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair program to...

  • Habitat seeking new volunteers

    Special to the Ledger|Jul 20, 2023

    In just a few weeks, Escambia County Habitat for Humanity will begin a new build in the county and the group is looking for volunteers to help in the project. Habitat Director Shae Hines said volunteer labor helps to keep costs down when a home is built or renovated by the organization. “We pass along expenses of building a home, or remodeling a home for our partner families at the close of the project,” Hines said. “Any work that we can get completed using volunteer efforts helps keep the total cost down for the new homeowner.” Hines said th...

  • FHS seeking its first Hall of Fame class

    Joe Thomas, Ledger Editor|Jul 20, 2023

    With 2023 marking the 50th anniversary of Flomaton High School's 1973 state championship baseball team, FHS Principal Mark Harbison is seeking a committee to kick off a Flomaton Athletic Hall of Fame to begin recognizing the many men and women who have excelled in athletics over the years. "People have done a lot of good things for the school and the community," Harbison said. "And they need to be recognized." Harbison is seeking individuals to form a committee to begin the process of selecting...

  • Getting ready for school

    Jul 20, 2023