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Century Mayor Lois Gomez said some miscommunications led to taking down the basketball goals at the Carver Community Center but noted through a community effort the goals were back in place Tuesday and the games began. "The old community center is going to be torn down and a new center will be built," Mayor Gomez said. "Due to some misinformation, and I'm not pointing fingers, but the basketball goals were cut down and removed." Gomez noted that the county deeded the old community center...
In a vote of 6 to 1, the Escambia County (Ala.) Board of Education approved candidate Avery Ford as the school system’s new CSFO (Chief School Financial Officer). Ford was one of two candidates who applied. The other was Carrie Moore, who currently works as Flomaton’s town clerk. Interviews were held with both candidates last Thursday afternoon at Flomaton High School auditorium. Board Attorney Brooks Garrett said the board members could vote by roll-call voice vote or by ballot and that he had...
From big farm equipment and a helicopter to arts, crafts and some chicken wings, all will be available in downtown Flomaton this Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Summer Bazaar. Flomaton Town Clerk Carrie Moore said more than 30 vendors have already signed up to sell anything from T-shirts to arts and crafts. She said several food vendors will be on site and others will be selling produce, such as tomatoes and squash. The Touch A Truck display will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. i...
Construction is in full swing in East Brewton for its first fast-food restaurant as Jack's Hamburgers works to have the store open by July 1. The new restaurant is located directly across from the Farm Center so Lavon Boutwell won't have to travel far for breakfast or lunch....
An Atmore man who was under a protection from abuse order following several domestic violence arrests was arrested Monday, May 27, and charged with murder for the shotgun slaying of the woman he was ordered to stay away from. Fred Dale, Jr., 61, 151 Terrace St., was taken into custody without incident following the shooting death of Cynthia Dale and transported to the Escambia County Detention Center in Brewton and is being held without bond. Escambia County District Judge Eric Coale has set an...
A Flomaton woman, whose temporary residence was the subject of a search warrant, executed in Century, faces a felony drug charge when law enforcement discovered drugs and a weapon with an altered serial number inside the residence. Amy Nicole Lewis, 45, 230 Wade Lane, was served a search warrant at the residence of 9206 Academy St. in Century on Friday, May 3, where Lewis was detained upon exit, according to an Escambia County (Fla.) Sheriff's Office report. As an officer read the warrant to Lew...
The 2024 girls' high school softball season has ended across the United States and T.R. Miller junior Meg Fountain sits atop the stat sheet by leading the nation with 24 homeruns during the season. Fountain's 24 homeruns lead all classifications in softball. She also ended the season ranked second in the nation with 74 RBI. Fountain, 17, has one more year at T.R. Miller and has already committed to the University of West Florida to continue her softball career on the next level. Fountain, the...
Atmore police made traffic stops on three consecutive days that led to three Atmore residents going to jail on charges that included drug possession, DUI and receiving stolen property. Darren Knighten, 33, was charged with drug trafficking, unlawful possession of marijuana II and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Jaylon North, 21, was charged with receiving stolen property and DUI. Rickey Maddox, 32, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession...
A record crowd gathered on the lawn of the Escambia County Courthouse in Brewton Monday to honor the 175 county residents who lost their lives fighting for this country during the Memorial Day remembrance celebration. For more, see Page 11....
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....
Century resident Chiquita Ewing was one of three who died as a result of a shooting that left 18 people injured at a party last weekend in Baldwin County, according to news sources. Ewing was at a May Day party with at least 1,000 people in attendance near Stockton, Ala., about 30 miles northeast of Mobile. An argument took place which led to at least one subject shooting multiple rounds into the large crowd, according to Captain Andre Reid of the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office. Reid also said...
Storms that began just before this past weekend and swept across several counties in southwest Alabama and northwest Florida damaged trees and power lines outages in Century and Jay, leaving residents without power for more than a day as emergency management agencies scrambled to clean up and restore power through as late as Wednesday. Travis Tompkins, emergency manager for Escambia County (Fla.) said Escambia County and Santa Rosa County, although they were not declared an emergency, were put...
On split votes, the Escambia County (Ala.) Commission and the Flomaton Town Council approved beer and wine licenses for three different businesses during their meetings Monday. Monday morning the county commission voted 4-1 to approve off-premise beer licenses for the new Dollar General store on Highway 31 near Pollard and the transfer of an off-premise beer and wine license to Ana Travel Center at 13288 Highway 113 from the previous owners, Valero Truck Stop. Commissioners Raymond Wiggins, Stev...
An Atmore man convicted of attempted murder in 2023 was back behind bars after Escambia County Sheriff's deputies discovered drugs and a weapon inside the man's vehicle. Trenton O'Neal Atchison, 23, 317 East 4th St., was arrested Sunday, May 12, and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana I, trafficking illegal drugs, unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and tampering with physical evidence. Atchison's bond was set at $100,000. According to court...
So, picture this: you're out exploring in the great outdoors, enjoying nature's beauty, when suddenly you feel a sharp, piercing pain on your leg. Yup, you've been bitten by a snake. Scary, right? Well, fear not, because in this article, we're going to dive into the world of pre-hospitalization care for snake bites. We'll talk why it's crucial to get to the closest medical facility as soon as possible, the steps you can take to administer first aid in the meantime and how this quick action can...
Flomaton High School took down Escambia County High School in a spring game last Friday, winning the first and second halves of the game. Above, Flomaton's Mason Yuhasz provides close coverage. For more, see Page 13...
The body of 62-year old Ricky Robinson was located Friday morning in the Conecuh River about a quarter of a mile down stream from where he reportedly went under water near McGowin Bridge last Monday. Escambia County Sheriff Heath Jackson said Robinson's body was discovered by a sheriff's department search team. Jackson said no foul play is suspected but noted as in all unattended deaths an autopsy will be performed. Jackson said Robinson, 62, a Castleberry resident, and two other people were at...
Last Thursday, Flomaton High School, Atmore Christian School, Escambia Academy, Escambia County High School and Homeschooled Kids & Company seniors attended this year's Law Day at the Escambia County (Ala.) Courthouse in Brewton and got to hear the guest speaker, Terri Lovell, executive director of the Alabama State Bar. Selected seniors from each class got to serve as sworn-in jurors and decide in the case of Tanner Weaver. Weaver had been arrested and charged with possession of a controlled...
A victim who was stabbed April 23 at Tractor Supply in Atmore is now a suspect in the stabbing incident that left another individual in critical condition. Atmore police have not released the names of the other victim or the suspect. According to reports, on April 23, police were dispatched to Tractor Supply at 161 Lindberg Ave., in reference to two people being stabbed. When officers arrived on the scene, one of the male subjects was lying just inside the entry to Tractor Supply bleeding...
Rita Thomas, a 26-year veteran city of Brewton mail carrier, is reminding residents to participate in the post office’s carrier food drive this Saturday, May 11. “Many area churches, as well as the local food bank, benefit greatly from our annual collection of non-perishable food items,” Thomas said. “They, in turn, are able to give assistance to those in need.” She added that the food drive is a way for everyone in the Brewton community to come together to help neighbors facing hunger an...
A big crowd gathered on the front lawn of the Escambia County Courthouse in Brewton last Thursday for the National Day of Prayer with the theme of 'Lift up the Word - Light up the World.'...
