Schools
ECSS BOE meets; school plan in the works
The Escambia County School System Board of Education is scheduled to meet tomorrow, July 15 at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at the ...
Barrett Edge, Author at The Brewton Standard - Page 2 of 30
Schools
Oliver named BMS Assistant Principal
Brewton Middle School welcomed an assistant principal this past week. Approved at the board meeting held last Tuesday night, Tiffany Oliver was named the new ...
by Barrett Edge, Tuesday, July 14, 2020 9:10 pm
News
Commission approves speed limit changes
The County Commission conducted its regular meeting on Monday, July 13. In new business, a speed limit change was approved for Cooper Cemetery Road. “I ...
by Barrett Edge, Tuesday, July 14, 2020 9:05 pm
News
BCS prepares for upcoming year
Brewton City School Board of Education approved many bids at the last board meeting on Tuesday, July 7. In preparation for the upcoming school year, ...
by Barrett Edge, Tuesday, July 14, 2020 4:55 pm
Archives
COVID-19 testing outpaces workers
Over the past two days, MainStreet Family Care in Brewton has seen an influx of patients. “Right now our clinics are normally staffed to see ...
by Barrett Edge, Friday, July 10, 2020 5:32 pm
Sports
Escambia County sports a go for fall, right now
Currently, sports are a go for the fall season. Grazing the subject during the Escambia County Board of Education meeting, Superintendent John Knott said that ...
by Barrett Edge, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 3:55 pm
Sports
Brewton YMCA briefly closed for disinfecting
UPDATE/Article Clarification: The Brewton Standard would like to clarify some information reported in the July 8, 2020 edition about the YMCA. The locker rooms at ...
by Barrett Edge, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 3:55 pm
Religion
GCIC celebrates 4th of July with firework outreach
Grace Covenant International Church hosted a fireworks show July 4th. With the city East Brewton’s show cancelled, the church quickly organized a night of popcorn ...
by Barrett Edge, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 3:54 pm
News
Local grows 25-foot centurion plant in front yard
This past month, a plant surprised its caretakers by its height and massive bloom. “I though it was just a cactus, never thought it would ...
by Barrett Edge, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 3:53 pm
News
Appleton VFD to test fire hydrants on Saturday
Appleton Volunteer Fire Department will test fire hydrants this weekend. “Most of my staff will have on Appleton Volunteer t-shirts so don’t be alarmed,” said ...