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ECHD will offer COVID-19 testing at Brewton branch
COVID-19 testing will be available next week in Brewton. Shared by the Escambia County Health Department earlier today, testing will take place in Brewton every ... Read more
4 days ago by Barrett Edge.
City of Brewton updates utilities plan
The City of Brewton has updated the utility office plan. Starting Mon., April 6 and continuing until further notice the following is in effect. • ... Read more
4 days ago by Barrett Edge.
ALDOT maintains essential services
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is maintaining essential services, such as road and bridge maintenance and construction, during the continuation of a national effort ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
Brewton Standard temporarily closes office due to COVID-19
The Brewton Standard announced it is temporarily closing its office in response to guidelines issued by the Alabama Department of Public Health and the Centers ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
Local pharmacy works to keep shelves stocked
By: Lisa Tindell For people with on-going medical conditions, the current pandemic may be more than an inconvenience. Making sure prescriptions are filled and available ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
DWM updates visitor policy due to COVID-19
D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital (DWM) is implementing the following policy for all patients and visitors effective at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 20. The new policy ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Barrett Edge.
State confirms first COVID-19 case
Alabama confirmed its first case of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Montgomery County this morning. Following the announcement, Governor Kay Ivey shared, “Along with my fellow Alabamians, ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Barrett Edge.
Severe weather causes local damage
This morning severe weather caused much damage in the area. At 7:55 a.m. Brewton, Appleton, and Central Escambia County were placed under a severe thunderstorm ... Read more
1 month ago by Barrett Edge.
ECSO investigates social media threats
On Feb. 26, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to threats made on social media. ECSO investigators along with Atmore Police Department investigators opened an ... Read more
1 month ago by Barrett Edge.
Gay announces candidacy
Jackie Gay, local Republican grass roots volunteer of 22 years, will be on the March 3, 2020 ballot for Trump Delegate in Congressional District 1 ... Read more