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Escambia County (Ala.) District Attorney Steve Billy has filed his paperwork with Gov. Kay Ivey's office that he plans to retire at the end of the year. Billy's current term as district attorney doesn't end until 2028, so by law the governor will appoint someone to fill his unexpired term. "I made the decision to retire several years ago," Billy said. "I've got grandchildren I need to tend to and other things I'd like to do. I've got good health, grandsons and am looking forward to retirement."...
An Atmore man remains in the Escambia County Detention Center in Brewton on $1 million bond after being arrested by Atmore police on attempted murder charges. According to Atmore police, officers were dispatched to Atmore Community Hospital about 11:55 p.m. Sept. 28 in reference to a gunshot victim who arrived at the hospital by private vehicle. The investigation led to the arrest of Edward La'Marlon Jaheim Williams, 23, 217 Beatline Road on attempted murder charges. During a bond hearing Oct. 1...
Escambia Academy's Ana Chesley Robinson was crowned at the 2024 homecoming during halftime festivities Friday night. Escambia Academy's 2023 homecoming queen Tava Johnson was on hand to crown the new queen. For more see Page 2A....
Michael Knupp of Brewton took home the Mayor's Choice Award Saturday during Railroad Junction Day's car show. Below, all were welcomed, including goats as people wandered downtown. For more see Page 13A....
In a vote of 3 to 1, the Century Town Council Tuesday night approved a decision Mayor Luis Gomez, Jr. made that he calimed saved the town of Century $190,000 by making an executive decision to opt for less expensive workman’s comp and liability and insurance costs, he made without the council’s permission due to an Oct. 1, 2024 deadline. Gomez said he has been researching the town’s contracts for about two months and is considering ways to save money. “We looked into some price shopping and com...
Starting at 9 a.m. till 2 p.m. in Downtown Flomaton. Come enjoy food, entertainment, arts & crafts, an antique car show and model train. Enter our cash giveaway for the chance to win $250 or $500!...
Retired Brewton Physician Jimmy Adkinson appeared before the Escambia County (Ala.) Commission Monday asking "What's your thinking on our hospitals" while asking the commission what it was going to do to save the county's two hospitals. He learned that the county commission has no authority over the Escambia County Healthcare Authority and its only role is to appoint members to that board. Commission Chairman Raymond Wiggins said the commission had asked for an attorney general's opinion as to...
A week after accepting the job as the town of Century’s clerk, Carrie Moore rescinded that decision and will remain the town clerk for the town of Flomaton. At its Sept. 17 meeting the Century Town Council voted unanimously to hire Moore as the clerk to fill the position left vacant when Leslie Howington resigned in April. However, this week Moore had a change of heart and has decided to stay in Flomaton. “After further consideration, I’ve decided to stay in Flomaton,” Moore said. “I appreciat...
They may be retired but they still bleed blue for Jay High School when the old gang got together recently at Jay with the Royals now sitting at 5-0 on the season. From left are former Principal Thomas Rowland, former Coach James 'Coach Mac' McDaniel, former Coach Terry Diamond and former head football coach Elijah Bell. For more see Page 12....
Complete with good food, arts and crafts, entertainment and an antique car and motorcycle show and cash giveaways, the Flomaton Area Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to the annual Railroad Junction Day festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 28, in downtown Flomaton. Vendors will line Palafox Street with the antique car show also on Palafox and the model train exhibit at Flomaton Town Hall. For more information on the Antique Car Show or to submit an entry, contact Glenn Freeman...
The Escambia County (Ala.) Commission passed its fiscal year 2024-25 budget Monday that shows $39.3 million in revenue and $38.6 million in expenses which included an across-the-board 50 cents per hour raise for all employees. The largest part of the budget was the General Fund which shows revenues and expenses of $16 million. Commission chairman Raymond Wiggins said the employee pay raise averages out to about 2.5 percent with some employees on the lower end of the pay scale receiving a larger...
A large crowd showed up Saturday morning at Jennings Park in Flomaton for the Prayer in the Park with churches and church members coming together to pray for the country, the state and communities. For more see Page 11....
Commercial Contract Cleaning (CCC), located at 13333 Highway 89, in Jay held its ribbon cutting Friday, Sept. 6. Offering commercial clean-up from post construction to office cleaning and everything in-between, the hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. through Fri. For more information, call 850-860-7783....
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Following an Aniah's Law and preliminary hearing Friday in Brewton, Conecuh County District Judge Clint Hyde ruled that murder suspect Tyrek Altarius Ball be held without bond and there was enough evidence to send the case to a grand jury. Ball, 17, 5713 Foxfire Lane, Mobile, was arrested on Sept. 5 in Mobile by U.S. Marshals and charged with intentional murder for the Aug. 17 shooting death of Aubrey McAllister 'Mackie' Jackson, 35, of Brewton. Due to Ball's age and a new law passed in...
In a unanimous vote at its meeting Tuesday night, the Century Town Council approved Mayor Luis Gomez's recommendation to hire candidate Carrie Moore to serve as town clerk. The position was left vacant when Leslie Howington resigned in April. The town approved hiring Lakisha Burch as interim town clerk in late May. Town employee Mallory Walker has been acting town clerk for the past couple of months. Moore, who has served as Flomaton's town clerk for the last three years, will be available to...
In two rounds of voting Monday afternoon, the Brewton City School Board selected Florence, Ala., High School Principal Kevin Wieseman to be the next superintendent of the school system. After the list of applicants was narrowed to the five candidates who were interviewed, the board first voted Monday to narrow the list to two. On the first vote Dennis Fuqua and Michael Turner each got one vote, George Brown received two votes and Wiseman and Kyle Ferguson each received three votes. On the...
The Flomaton Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating 38-year old Christopher Moody who is wanted on multiple felony warrants after being accused of attacking a woman Tuesday afternoon on Railroad Street near the railroad trestle. Police described Moody as being homeless but say had been in the area for several days. Flomaton police said they made contact with Moody in Florida on Monday on a shoplifting complaint from the Circle K in Flomaton but there was not enough evidence...
Young and hold got to see nature up close Saturday during Turtle Point Environmental Center's open house. Above student inspect a turtle, below, younger ones got tired of chasing butterflies....
As the new school year began at Coastal Alabama Community College, students on the Brewton campus are learning history inside and outside the classroom. On Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, members of the Coastal Alabama Historical Society (CAHS) traveled to Fort Mims in Baldwin County for the annual re-enactment of the Battle of Fort Mims, a major event in the Creek War. With the sponsorship of the Escambia County Historical Society, the trip included a stop at the historic Stagecoach Cafe in Stockton....
Escambia County (Ala.) Circuit Clerk John Robert Fountain said Tuesday he has sent out 120 absentee voter applications for the Nov. 5 General Election and said he has received five ballots back. The last day to apply for an absentee ballot is 4 p.m. on Oct. 31 and Fountain said nobody can receive a ballot without applying first. Fountain also said it's important for voters to update their addresses with the board of registrars before applying for an absentee ballot. Fountain added that Escambia...
An investigation continues into the Saturday afternoon fire in the Friendship community that claimed the life of a man described to be in his mid-60s. As of press time Wednesday the name of the person who died in the fire had not been released. Flomaton Fire Chief Steve Stanton said a 911 call came into the Flomaton dispatch at 3:42 p.m. Saturday of a fire at 144 Branch Road with a subject trapped inside. Flomaton and Friendship fire departments were immediately dispatched. Stanton said he and...
An investigation continues into the Saturday afternoon fire in the Friendship community that claimed the life of a man described to be in his mid-60s. As of press time Wednesday the name of the person who died in the fire had not been released. Flomaton Fire Chief Steve Stanton said a 911 call came into the Flomaton dispatch at 3:42 p.m. Saturday of a fire at 144 Branch Road with a subject trapped inside. Flomaton and Friendship fire departments were immediately dispatched. Stanton said he and...
A threat made against Flomaton High School Friday afternoon put law enforcement and school officials on high alert with an extra law enforcement presence Monday and also the use of metal detectors for anyone entering the building. Escambia County Sheriff Heath Jackson said it was determined there was no valid threat but all threats are treated seriously and said plans and mechanisms are in place when an event like that happens. The treat came a little more that a week after a school shooting in...
A 17-year-old Mobile resident was arrested Thursday by U.S. Marshals and charged with murder for the Aug. 17 shooting death of Aubrey McAllister 'Mackie' Jackson, 35, of Brewton. Tyrek A. Ball was arrested in Mobile and transported to the Escambia County Detention Center in Brewton. A bond hearing Friday was closed to the public due to Ball's juvenile status. Escambia County Sheriff Heath Jackson said there are other people the sheriff's office is currently looking for in connection with...
