News
BCS BOE hosts first in-person board meeting
Chairs were spaced 6 feet apart at the Board of Education meeting for Brewton City Schools on Mon. night. The first in-person meeting since April, ...
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News
19,950 initial unemployment claims filed by week of June 6
The Alabama Department of Labor released the official count for initial claims filed during the week of May 31 – June 6, 2020 19,950 initial claims ...
by Barrett Edge, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 12:00 am
News
Census 2020 home visits now underway
Don’t be alarmed by unexpected company if you have not completed your census. According to Alabama Counts!, census takers have already begun the process of ...
by Barrett Edge, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 12:00 am
Religion
SSSMBC celebrates 110 years of service in Brewton
Historic Second Saint Siloam Missionary Baptist Church celebrated 110 years of service on Sunday. A monumental event, the sanctuary was open for a socially distant ...
by Barrett Edge, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 12:00 am
News
Candidates talk issues at forum
The Escambia County Republican Party hosted a candidate forum on Monday. Welcoming Senator Jeff Sessions, Commissioner Jerry Carl and State Senator Bill Hightower, the event ...
by Barrett Edge, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 12:00 am
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McCall Fire Department receives hydrant donation
Last week, a new fire hydrant was installed in the McCall Community. “The new hydrant will help the residents and businesses in that area,” said ...
by Barrett Edge, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 12:00 am
Sports
TRM sports facilities receive face lift
Many renovations have taken place in the sports department of T.R. Miller High School. From the field house to the girls’ weight room, the area ...
by Barrett Edge, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 12:00 am
Schools
4-H pet program offered to students
Escambia County Alabama 4-H is partnering with the Conecuh County 4-H to offer a special pet program. The program is entitled a 4-H Pet Rabbit ...
by Barrett Edge, Wednesday, June 10, 2020 12:00 am
News
Catfish galore to be released at the local state lake
All youth fishing derbies for the year 2020 have been canceled in the National Forests throughout the state. This includes the derbies at the Leon ...
by Barrett Edge, Wednesday, June 10, 2020 12:00 am
Schools
USDA provides summer meal program in Escambia County
The USDA has implemented a summer meal program within the area. On March 9, 2020, the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) began approving waivers enabling ...