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The search is over for Arthur Andrew Simmons of Brewton who has been wanted by the East Brewton Police Department for the past year on charges of rape II and sexual abuse II for allegedly having sex with a 15-year old girl. Simmons, 28, 270 Sawmill Road, Brewton, was arrested Monday by U.S. Marshal's and booked into the Escambia County Detention Center in Brewton. His bond was later set at $50,000. Court records state the sexual encounters with the underaged female occurred in East Brewton from...
In an effort to be transparent, Century Mayor Luis Gomez explained at its council meeting last Wednesday to a full audience that the town will not be able to rebuild the Carver Community Center or repair or rebuild any of the three bridges in Century because the almost $13 million in grants that were given to the town to complete those projects have been taken away. An amendment was presented and approved at the meeting that will convert the grant to a planning grant, extend it to Sept. 30, 2025...
Thanks to Escambia County Commissioner Larry White, a Lucas 3 chest compression system has been purchased for the Flomaton Fire Department which first responders say will save lives. Commissioner White spent $15,745 out of his discretionary money to purchase the piece of equipment that basically takes over life-saving measures in the event of a heart attack. "Obviously there's a local concern about the lack of ambulance service and I talked with the chief (Steve Stanton) and he said the Lucas de...
The local Meadorwood Garden Club has joined with the city of Brewton to honor deceased children in Brewton and surrounding communities, which also include East Brewton and Flomaton. The Angel of Hope Memorial Garden will be built in the Brewton city park next to the courthouse as a place to spend a serene, quite time to remember loved ones and a place to honor them. The park will include the Angel of Hope statue, landscaping with floral accents, benches, lighting and personalized pavers. Pavers...
An Atmore man is facing multiple charges that include felony charges of burglary I, robbery I, unlawful imprisonment and domestic violence I stemming from an Aug. 23 incident. According to Atmore police, officers were dispatched to the emergency room at Atmore Community Hospital’s emergency room in reference to a domestic violence incident. Police identified Juan Estaban Garcia-Galvin, 41, 203 Sowell Ave., as the suspect, noting the suspect has common children with the victim and they live in s...
