News
Officials: Human trafficking a concern
There is one industry that is making more money than McDonald’s, Walmart and Google combined: human trafficking. Human trafficking is modern day slavery where men, ...
Gina Castro, Author at The Brewton Standard - Page 8 of 11
Lifestyles
Weather didn’t dampen annual Gospel concert
This past Saturday the Greater Brewton Area Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Gospel Concert at the T.R Miller Municipal Stadium. The concert had several ...
by Gina Castro, Wednesday, May 8, 2019 1:34 pm
News
Baker’s bill would make teaching more attractive
Representative Alan Baker proposed a solution for teacher shortages in Alabama through HB77. The bill will establish a third tier retirement plan for teachers employed ...
by Gina Castro, Wednesday, May 8, 2019 1:27 pm
News
Law Day set
Local high school seniors will get to experience Law Day at the Escambia County Courthouse on May 2 and May 3. The students will register ...
by Gina Castro, Wednesday, May 1, 2019 1:42 pm
News
Bill could modernize sex education in Alabama schools
Alabama Sen. Tom Whatley’s bill to modernize sex education in Alabama’s school system is pending committee action in the second house as of April 18. ...
by Gina Castro, Wednesday, May 1, 2019 1:40 pm
News
Officials: Sex abuse highest child abuse in Escambia County
Did you know 1 in 10 children will be sexually abused before they turn 18 years old? At least 20 percent of those victims are ...
by Gina Castro, Wednesday, April 24, 2019 12:00 am
News
Sexual assault awareness month
The month of April is national sexual assault awareness month. The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) began a campaign called “I Ask.” The campaign ...
by Gina Castro, Wednesday, April 24, 2019 12:00 am
News
Wellness Clinic services
Brewton Medical Center’s Wellness Clinic has been experiencing a push back from the Brewton community because patients believe the clinic is trying to replace primary ...
by Gina Castro, Tuesday, April 23, 2019 4:18 pm
News
Albritton’s ethics bill stalled
The Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee decided to delay Sen. Greg Albritton’s Ethics bill last Wednesday. The committee chairman Senator Cam Ward moved to delay the ...
by Gina Castro, Wednesday, April 17, 2019 12:00 am
News
Fire at apartments causes minor damage
The Brewton Fire Department was called to an apartment at Brewington Pointe Apartments Monday for a potential oven fire. An element in the oven started ...
by Gina Castro, Wednesday, April 10, 2019 9:49 am
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