Lowry named as Flomaton police chief

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 (Ala.) Sheriff's Department.

Lowry told the council that he was from Flomaton and his children went to F...