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Hepaco, a contracting firm with offices in Irondale and Theodore has been awarded the bid to make emergency repairs to the Escambia County Courthouse in Brewton with a low bid of $57,995. Escambia County Commission Chairman Raymond Wiggins made the announcement during the commission's Sept. 24 meeting, saying the county received three bids for the project. The other bids included $154,970 from Cross Environmental and $328,500 from Milligan's Huriclean. Wiggins told commissioners there was no tim...
The Escambia County Sheriff's Office is investigating the assault of an inmate in the Detention Center that has resulted is several suspects being placed in lockdown and the victim being treated and then transported to a different holding facility. The victim was a member of a work program that is allowed to leave the jail under supervision to pick up trash along county rights-of-way. Sheriff Smith said the altercation between the victim and other inmates involved contraband being smuggled back...
This past Saturday, Sept. 29, beginning at noon, the Century United Methodist Church hosted the Front Street Block Party, a celebration for Century residents who got new houses following damage by the February 2016 tornado. Century resident Mary Hudson provided BBQ sandwiches and chips in brown paper bags, decorated with ribbons and Jane Reynolds provided homemade cupcakes to guests. "It was to celebrate tornado recovery for all of the tornado victims," said Century Town Planner Debbie Nickles....
Footprints at the scene and a body description from a witness led Flomaton Police Inv. Chance Thompson to arrest a suspect in the break-in at the First Baptist Church Daycare and the vacant building next door. Na'Keetric Devonte Davison, 26, who police described as homeless but had a last known address on County Road 4 in Century, was arrested Sunday and charged with two counts of burglary III, two counts of criminal mischief III and theft of property IV. Davison is accused of kicking in a door...
The hunt for a man for a probation violation not only led to his arrest, but the arrest of an East Brewton woman on drug charges. Sgt. Paige Howell with the East Brewton Police Department said U.S. Marshals were searching for Clinton Dean Watson, 33, 171 Jay Road, Brewton, when he was arrested last Wednesday, along with Summer Willis, 32, 1403 Dailey St., East Brewton. According to Sgt. Howell, U.S. Marshals had a warrant for Watson's arrest on a probation violation and learned he was staying...
It's that time again for the 29th annual Jay Peanut Festival from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 6 and Oct. 7, at Gabbert Farm, located at 3604 Pine Level Road in Jay. "It is a family festival we have in memory of our daughter, Melissa," said Brenda Gabbert. "There is something for everyone." Parking, admission, contests and entertainment are free and contest winners will receive cash prizes. Saturday, Felicia Johnson and Dare to Dream Entertainment will perform a mixture of...
Century Mayor Henry Hawkins told the council Monday night that the town received a check Sept. 25 for $79,710 from Capital Trust Agency (CTA) for the University Bridge Project which Century council approved recently. CPA Robert Hudson gave a report on the state of the budget, stating the general fund will benefit this year from fees totaling $210,000 collected from CTA, although the town only budgeted $75,000 this year. “The general fund will be in a lot better shape,” said Hudson. “Ca...
In the aftermath of Hurricane Florence with the death toll rising and the recovery efforts in the early stages, Century resident Helen Mincey knows what it's like surviving a natural disaster. Mincey lost her home and several rental houses on her property in the 2016 tornado that devastated much of Century and has her struggling to get back on her feet. “I needed help, and I still need help, so that's why I've been wanting to do something for the victims of Hurricane Florence in the C...
The Jay council approved both the new water and wastewater rates Monday night with a plan to review them annually and the new millage rate unanimously. Residents located inside the city limits of Jay will pay a base rate of $20.25 for water and an additional $7.45 per every 1,000 gallons above the first 2,000 gallons used. Sewer will cost $21.21 and an additional $8.42 per every 1,000 gallons used above the first 2,000 gallons used. For businesses located inside the city limits of Jay, the base...
The second oldest church in Escambia County (Ala.), Catawba Springs Baptist Church, located at 5101 Old Highway 31, will host its bicentennial celebration beginning at 3 p.m., this Saturday, Oct. 6, beginning with the Isaah Taylor Memorial Fishfry. The public is invited Saturday and Sunday to help the church celebrate 200 years since it was started in 1818. On Sunday, Oct. 7, there will be a Bicentennial Celebration Service at 10 a.m. A provided lunch will be served following the service. Severa...
The Flomaton Fire Department and MedStar 16 will hold a benefit car wash cookout from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Flomaton Fire Department. Funds from the benefit will go to Flomaton High School student Kelsie Padgett, who is battling brain cancer. Kelsie is the daughter of Jeremy and Tracey Padgett of Flomaton. Hamburger and hotdog plates will be sold for $5 each. People can also place larger takeout orders by calling 251-363-6106. People can also just show up, get their car washed and eat lunch at the fire house. Cupcakes,...
The Santa Rosa School District and Jay High School want to make all participant experiences at extra curricular events as safe and enjoyable as possible. In order to improve security and safety at these events for everyone, the following rules are being implemented: all bags are prohibited except for diaper bags, medically necessary bags and bags 12” x 6” x 12” or smaller; no outside food or drinks; no skateboards; no pets; no vape or tobacco products; no sports balls; no weapons; no ticket sales or entrance after the third quarter for sport...
Escambia County will be teaming up with several agencies and nonprofit organizations to host the fourth annual Escambia Cares Community Resource Expo, a free event designed to provide a one-stop shop for community resources and services. The expo will take place Saturday, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Brownsville Community Center, located at 3200 W. De Soto St. This year’s expo will have a hurricane preparedness theme in partnership with the Escambia County Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies, or BRACE, providing attendees w...
Rain didn't damper the homecoming festivities Friday in Atmore, but the Flomaton Hurricanes put a damper on the homecoming celebration by defeating the Escambia County High School Blue Devils 28-14. Unofficial records show Friday night's win was the first for Flomaton over Atmore and the first time the two teams played a regular season game since 1966. The non-region game has no impact on post season play, but a game that could turn into a rivalry for two teams separated by only 15 miles. Both...
Despite little production from its offense, Jay found itself only trailing Baker 7-0 at the half Friday night, but the Gators erupted for 28 unanswered points in the third quarter to blow past the Royals 35-0. “Offensively, we struggled,” said Jay head coach Melvin Kersey. “Defensively, we had a hard time tackling their running back.” “We had some receivers wide open is space, but we'd either drop the ball or couldn't get it to them,” Kersey said.” Jay ended the night zero for nine passing...
Escambia Academy had its lowest rushing total of the season at 72 yards and despite an early flash was stuck in poor field position most of the night as Bessemer Academy rolled to a 31-7 win Friday night in Canoe, snapping EA's 12-game home winning streak. “The poor field position hurt us all night,” said head coach Hugh Fountain. “The offense was bogged down with the lowest rushing output of the season.” Escambia Academy (4-2) will look to rebound tonight (Thursday) when the Cougars travel...
The Flomaton Fire Department visited Flomaton Elementary School and the Flomaton First Baptist Church Daycare to teach kids what to do in case they encounter fire as part of the Fire Prevention Week Program. “We teach the kids to 'stop, drop and roll' to protect themselves and others if they find themselves in a dangerous situation or on fire,” said Stanton. “We tell them there will be noises and a flashlight moving around, but to never hide from a fireman. We tell them not to be afraid, that...
I have to admit I’ve always been fascinated by log cabins. The ones you can find in the woods along old roads and at old homesites especially. No two seem to be alike and most of the settlers who built them had a variety of skill sets and some are built more formal than others. The ones bought from the pre-arranged kits are usually all milled precisely and are sometimes assembled at the factory and reassembled at the homesite of the owner. The big fancy ones are nice but I tend to favor more rugged, unconventionally built cabins. I like the o...
I write this in the midst of trying to get booths ready for building 3 at the Pensacola Interstate Fair, so I'll write about: the fair, HCE, 4-H, etc. This year I'm involved in several booths for Building 3 of the Pensacola Interstate Fair. Most of you think rides, sideshows, cotton candy, elephant's ears and other things when you hear the word fair. Those of us in HCE (Home and Community Educators – formerly Homakers' Clubs) think demonstration booths and the Country Store. The heart of the fair traditionally was the exhibits by local p...
Mama had shown me how to wring a chicken's neck by watching her do it. Now let me get this out right now so you understand my story right here. Mama never told me to wring a chicken neck, but by watching her do it I was pretty sure I could wring one easily enough if the time came for fried chicken or dumplins. So one day I was playing out near the woodpile and happened to get a craving for some dumplins. I looked around to see if I could maybe catch an old fat hen because I knew old fat hens made the best broth for dumplin making. Young spring...
If I had a dollar for every time somebody asked me my opinion of the circus surrounding the confirmation hearings for Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court I'd have a pocket full of money. I've watched, listened and read a lot about the process since Dr. Christie Blasey Ford came forward with sexual misconduct allegations against Kavanaugh when they were both in high school. Some believe her, others don't. Some think it should disqualify Kavanaugh, others don't. Some believe the allegations...
We don't know Na'Keetric Devonte Davison. What we know is the 26-year old homeless man is in the Escambia County Detention Center on multiple charges following a break-in at the Flomaton First Baptist Church Daycare in Flomaton and a building next door. What we do know is he bypassed electronic equipment and other items that could have possibly been sold for cash, but he chose food. Granted, Davison is innocent until proven guilty but if this young man was hungry there were many ways to get food other than stealing. Our bet is if he had...
When we go to bed at night, whether we think about it or not, we are safe knowing that our servicemen and women stand at the ready throughout the world; ready to defend our nation, our values, and us here at home. But, without the appropriate funding, our military does not have the necessary equipment and resources to get the job done. I am proud to report, thanks to the steadfast work and advocacy of us defense hawks in Congress, we have passed a bill fully funding our nation’s military on time for the first time since 2008. Not only this, b...
For some untold reason or some would say ungodly reason, I have always been enthralled and involved in politics. As a boy growing up in Troy, I was tutored and trained in the rules and rituals of Alabama politics by two masters of my county’s political history. The Probate Judge and State Representative were my mentors. They both had been in politics for decades. Both mentors had taught me a lot of political tidbits over the years. However, when it finally got time for me to make my first foray into the arena, they both sat me down. I could t...
Like a southern preacher admonishing the congregation to repentance and offering redemption, President Trump gave a no nonsense stem winding speech in his second address to the United Nations. Though often conciliatory, he pulled no punches and even named names. Standing deep in hostile territory, Trump flatly rejected globalism and firmly reaffirmed that the only path to world peace is with responsible sovereign nations. Though the media will never report the numerous nations applauding Trump’s message, this was a hard lesson for the United Na...
