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 ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Lisa Tindell.
National network coming to Brewton Friday
With a flurry of national attention over the past year or so, Lisa McMillan is still being pushed into the limelight for her take on ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Lisa Tindell.
DWM reporting one new COVID-19 case since Friday
Only one new case of COVID-19 has been reported in Escambia County since the June 4 data information was released. The lone case was reported ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Lisa Tindell.
Hurricane season officially underway
Today, June 1, marks the official beginning to the Atlantic hurricane season with one storm already in the books. Hurricanes, as well as other storms, ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Lisa Tindell.
New COVID cases reported this week
The Escambia County Healthcare Authority has released data that shows six new cases of COVID-19 in the past week. At D.W. McMillan Hospital, four new ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Lisa Tindell.
Bill signed to benefit state educators
Brewton native Representative Alan Baker sponsored a bill that was signed into law today benefiting teachers in the state. The Bill, House Bill 93; related ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Lisa Tindell.
Pate to seek re-election as state ag commissioner
Commissioner Rick Pate announced this week that he will seek re-election as the GOP nominee for Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries in 2022. Commissioner Pate ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Lisa Tindell.
2 businesses receive development grants
The Brewton City Council approved grant requests from two businesses who hope to begin serving the community. A grant for up to $15,000 was approved ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Lisa Tindell.
Travel officials expect big Memorial Day excursions, vacations
AAA Travel expects a significant rebound in the number of Americans planning to travel this Memorial Day holiday weekend. From May 27 through May 31, ... Read more
1 month ago by Lisa Tindell.
Poarch not giving up on Alabamians voting on gaming, lottery
The following is a letter from chairwoman and CEO for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians Stephanie A. Bryan: “Scholarships. Funding for rural health care. ... Read more