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ECSS to host virtual substitute training event; need substitutes
The Escambia County School system is in need of substitute teachers. A free substitute personnel virtual training session. will take place on Thursday, August 6, ...
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Provalus construction work underway
Trucks, backhoes and bull dozers worked steadily over the last week prepping property set to be the new ...
Road rage suspect arrested
A Sunday drive along Interstate 65 in Escambia County didn’t turn out well for one driver who reported ...
Weaver honored for service to city
Brewton City Councilman, Lawrence Weaver was bid a fond farewell Monday by the members of the Brewton City ...
Lions plan ‘Ribs and Rides’ car show
With what began as a donation to the Brewton Lions Club more than 16 years ago, has turned ...
Brewton
Passing of the gavel
Stearns appointed to judgeship Todd Stearns will be called by a different name going foward. Stearns was appointed by Gov. Kay Ivey to the Escambia ...
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Escambia County
Castleberry man dies from gunshot wound
A Castleberry man died from gunshot wounds he sustained while allegedly breaking into a residence on James Mill Road in Conecuh County, according to the ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, August 19, 2020 9:00 am
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ECHA releases bi-weekly report for July 7
The Escambia County Healthcare Authority released a coronavirus (COVID-19) update for the county and state. The ECHA plans to communicate a bi-weekly update on Tues. ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 10:21 am
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Three in custody after attempted escape
This past weekend, two inmates escaped the Escambia County jail. The call reportedly came in around 3:15 a.m. on Feb. 15, 2020. According to the ...
by Barrett Edge, Wednesday, February 19, 2020 12:00 am
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City recognizes talent
Many were in attendance at the city council meeting on Mon. The main reason included the recognition of the T.R. Miller High School Swim team. ...
by Barrett Edge, Wednesday, February 12, 2020 12:00 am
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Hope Place hosts couples seminar
Hope Place Family Resource Center provided a special experience for couples this past weekend. Entitled, “Elevate with Your Mate,” the special pre-Valentine’s Day seminar was ...
by Barrett Edge, Wednesday, February 12, 2020 12:00 am
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Influenza is on the rise, again
Coming in waves, influenza is on the rise again. According to the Alabama Department of Health, every district except Mobile County is experiencing significant influenza ...
by Barrett Edge, Wednesday, February 12, 2020 12:00 am
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MLK parade this weekend; route now changed
The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade is set for Saturday, Jan. 18. Due to continued construction along Sowell Rd., a new parade route ...
by Barrett Edge, Wednesday, January 15, 2020 8:22 am
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Fire, law enforcement battle fire 2 miles long in Brewton area
Several fire and law enforcement agencies helped battled a fire that stretched some 2 miles long in the Brewton area Tuesday, officials said. According to ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, October 1, 2019 7:44 pm
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Brewton family adopts overseas
Children of the World adoption agency know that many of the children available for adoption in foreign countries have mild to severe special needs and ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 10, 2019 12:00 am
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New Surgeon comes to Brewton Medical Community
The Surgical Associates of South Alabama, P.C. and D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital are pleased to announce the addition of a new general surgeon to the ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 3, 2019 3:03 pm
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Freeman Celebrates 60 years with Brewton Mill
A reception was recently held at Georgia-Pacific’s Brewton mill to honor Glen Freeman and his 60 years of service to the facility. Freeman’s first day ...
by Gina Castro, Wednesday, July 3, 2019 2:57 pm
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Getting Ready for the Fourth
The Fourth of July events at Ft. Crawford Park in East Brewton are endless. City of East Brewton Assistant Clerk DJ Biddle said that prizes ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 3, 2019 2:51 pm
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Living the American dream
With the Fourth of July being tomorrow, the radio will play more patriotic music and thoughts will turn to celebrating the one day set aside ...
by Lydia Grimes, Wednesday, July 3, 2019 2:40 pm
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Safety precautions taken after BES students report seeing gun
Brewton Elementary School was placed on a soft lockdown Wednesday afternoon after a student reported seeing a possible gun in a vehicle driving on W. ...
by Kendra Majors, Wednesday, May 1, 2019 11:36 am
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Habitat fundraising under way
Escambia County Habitat for Humanity is preparing for the groups spring fundraiser and it’s bound to be a treat for every southern woman – and ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, April 24, 2019 12:00 am
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Local woman in Paris days after Notre Dame shares insights
Locals around the world and in Brewton recalled their memories and experiences of their visits to Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The centuries old Cathedral’s ...
by Kendra Majors, Wednesday, April 24, 2019 12:00 am
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New CEO named for health care authority
The Escambia County Healthcare Authority (ECHA) announced Friday that Chris Griffin was named the chief executive officer, and Debbie Rowell as chairman of the authority. ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, April 24, 2019 12:00 am
Features
WSNHS students ‘high five’ WSNES students every Friday morning
It’s 7 a.m. on the last day before the weekend. Parents start to pull up to W.S. Neal Elementary School. You can see the children’s ...
by Gina Castro, Wednesday, March 6, 2019 8:27 am
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King has shed 160 pounds in weight-loss journey
In 2017, Coco King had type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure. She weighed more than 300 pounds, and today she has lost 160 pounds since ...
by Joshua Frye, Wednesday, December 26, 2018 3:20 pm
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A lot happened here this year
2018 brought a lot of stories to the local area. Here are some of our favorites. January Bringing in the new year, Zymir MeKhi Love ...
by Joshua Frye, Wednesday, December 26, 2018 3:16 pm
Brewton
BES to receive lighting
New lighting and cameras will be installed on the campus of Brewton Elementary School, and new cameras at Brewton Middle School. At the December board ...
by Joshua Frye, Wednesday, December 26, 2018 3:15 pm
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Blueberry Festival is next week
The annual Blueberry Drop is set for Dec. 31 — New Year’s Eve — at 8 p.m. Live music from local bands, vendors, hot chocolate, ...
by Joshua Frye, Wednesday, December 26, 2018 3:14 pm
Schools
Gingerbread Fun
The second grade class of Dana Craft at Brewton Elementary Schoolwas busy preparing for the Christmas Holidays by making gingerbread houses.
by Joshua Frye, Wednesday, December 26, 2018 10:21 am
Calendar of Events
Calendar of events
Now to Jan. City of Brewton train rides at Jennings Park. Sundays thru Tuesdays, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Train rides at Dogwood Park. Thursdays ...
by Joshua Frye, Wednesday, December 26, 2018 10:18 am
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Employment at record high
Employment and job counts have continued to reach record levels including in Escambia County. In November 2018, 2,128,082 people were counted as employed, an increase ...