Business
Ice cream shop up and running
Since a soft opening on May 30, the parking lot of Aunt Elsie’s Ice Cream Shoppe has been filled. Amanda Quick Chavers, owner of the ...
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EBPD: Rural chase ends in arrest Monday
East Brewton Police had an early morning call Monday that took them on a ride through rural areas ...
SPEC customers on Ridge, Riddle Roads still without power
Southern Pine Electric Cooperative customers along Ridge Road and Riddle Road may have to wait just a little ...
Apparent tornado rips through area Saturday
An early Saturday storm swept through the area leaving severe damage in its wake. An apparent tornado, associated ...
Citizens of the Year announced for Brewton area
Two of Brewton’s finest residents were honored Thursday evening by being named the city’s Citizens of the Year ...
News
More than a dozen new COVID-19 cases reported in county
In just one week, the Escambia County Healthcare Authority data shows 16 new cases of COVID-19 reported in the county. Some 15 new cases were ...
by Lisa Tindell.
Brewton
ECHCA: Ambulance agreement reached for county
In an announcement Friday, the Escambia County Healthcare Authority (ECHCA) has put into agreements into place with Medstar to provide both ground and air ambulance ...
by Lisa Tindell, Friday, July 23, 2021 1:44 pm
Escambia County
ECBOE to conduct superintendent interviews July 26, 27 & 29
Members of the Escambia County School Board met on Thursday to put a plan in place to interview candidates for the superintendent position with the ...
by Lisa Tindell, Friday, July 23, 2021 8:31 am
Escambia County
EC Historial Society to host first post-COVID meeting
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic halted or slowed public activity, the Escambia County Historial Society will be holding a public meetings. Don ...
by Lisa Tindell, Thursday, July 22, 2021 9:38 am
Business
Free classes to be offered at CACC this fall
CARES Act funding has provided many benefits during the current COVID-19 pandemic. One benefit now being seen is an opportunity for higher education free of ...
by Lisa Tindell, Thursday, July 22, 2021 8:17 am
News
Carl criticizes Pelosi’s refusal to seat Republicans to January 6 committee
Today, Congressman Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) issued the following statement regarding Speaker Pelosi’s refusal to seat all five Republican nominees for the Select Committee on January ...
by Lisa Tindell, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 12:51 pm
News
CRT not on plan for Alabama schools
Attorney General Steve Marshall said the Biden administration decision to back away from mandating Critical Race Theory in a public school history grant program is the ...
by Lisa Tindell, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 10:02 am
Escambia County
DYW to be ‘in person’ event
Quarantines and virtual meetings and events became a common theme throughout most of 2020 and into 2021 causing many events to be cancelled or revamped ...
by Lisa Tindell, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 3:48 pm
News
COVID cases increase in county
After many weeks of slowly declining numbers of positive COVID-19 cases in the county, test results are now showing an uptick in the number of ...
by Lisa Tindell, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 1:58 pm
News
Crash snarls traffic in Riverview
A two-vehicle crash on Monday afternoon caused some traffic issues in the Riverview area near the Conecuh River bridge on Alabama 41 at the 5.6 ...
by Lisa Tindell, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 1:56 pm
Business
Starbucks officially open in Atmore
The popular nationwide coffee chain opened its newest addition Monday morning at Wind Creek Casino and Hotel. The Atmore chain is located at 155 Poarch ...
by Lisa Tindell, Monday, July 19, 2021 4:43 pm
Escambia County
DYW returns to ‘in person’ event
Quarantines and virtual meetings and events became a common theme throughout most of 2020 and into 2021 causing many events to be cancelled or revamped ...
by Lisa Tindell, Monday, July 19, 2021 4:38 pm
Business
Big check lands at Drexell & Honeybee’s
Local State Farm agents and representatives were on hand Thursday just before lunch to present a ‘big check’ to Lisa and Freddie McMillan with Drexell ...
by Lisa Tindell, Thursday, July 15, 2021 3:13 pm
Business
APCO offers energy-saving tips, assistance with electric bills
If you live in Alabama and are low-income, age 60 or older and/or disabled, programs are available to help pay utilities and improve the energy ...
by Lisa Tindell, Thursday, July 15, 2021 2:31 pm
Business
Carl works on efforts to protect federal grant funding for local communities
Today, Congressman Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) issued the following statement regarding the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) decision to maintain the existing standards for delineating ...
by Lisa Tindell, Thursday, July 15, 2021 2:28 pm
Business
County approves Sunday alcohol sales
The Escambia County Commission took steps on Monday to approve the sale of alcohol on Sunday in the unincorporated areas of the county. Sales, which ...
by Lisa Tindell, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 7:58 am
Business
Superintendent search narrowed to 6 for ECBOE
Escambia County School Board members held a workshop following a called meeting of the Board on Tuesday in order to receive the names of the ...
by Lisa Tindell, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 7:57 am
News
County BOE names principals
The Escambia County School Board met in a special session Tuesday morning to discuss filling some top positions as schools within the system. During the ...
by Lisa Tindell, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 7:56 am
Business
Blood donations urgently needed
While donors across the country have rolled up a sleeve to give this summer, the need for blood and platelets remains crucial for patients relying ...
by Lisa Tindell, Tuesday, July 13, 2021 3:03 pm
Business
New MRI machine arrives at D.W. McMillan
D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital (DWM) announced that they have replaced their 18 year old MRI machine with a new Philips Ingenia 1.5T MRI Scanner. Patients ...
by Lisa Tindell, Tuesday, July 13, 2021 2:57 pm
News
Unvaccinated patients make up most COVID-19 deaths
According to data released by the Alabama Department of Public Health, of the 529 COVID-19 deaths in Alabama since April 1, 2021, only 20 people ...
by Lisa Tindell, Tuesday, July 13, 2021 2:45 pm
News
COVID testing continues to slow
The Escambia County Healthcare Authority continues to report information on COVID-19 testing at the county’s two hospitals. The number of tests have steadily slowed over ...
by Lisa Tindell, Tuesday, July 13, 2021 9:38 am
News
Neighbors from Poarch helping East Brewton in tornado recovery
The hum of chainsaws, backhoes, bobcats and dump trucks can be heard throughout East Brewton as workers continue their cleanup efforts in the city. The ...
by Lisa Tindell, Thursday, July 8, 2021 3:29 pm
News
ALEA reports 10 holiday fatalities in state
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) investigated a total of 10 fatalities during the Fourth of July holiday period, which officially began at 12:01 a.m. ...
by Lisa Tindell, Thursday, July 8, 2021 2:16 pm
Business
Deadline in Terminix lawsuit approaching
Attorney General Steve Marshall Reminds Consumers to Submit Terminix Claims by July 15 Deadline (MONTGOMERY) —Attorney General Steve Marshall reminds consumers that July 15 is ...
by Lisa Tindell, Wednesday, July 7, 2021 1:57 pm
Sports
Sportsman’s Club program signup going on now
The Brewton Sportsman’s Club is now holding summer kickball signup as well as registration for swimming lessons and gym events. For swimming lessons/gym activities, registration ...
by Lisa Tindell, Wednesday, July 7, 2021 12:51 pm
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