Week of October 3, 2024
Week of October 3, 2024
The community is rallying around T.R. Miller football player Ken Lett, Jr., who suffered a broken neck on the opening kickoff Friday night as the Tigers took on UMS in Mobile. Both teams huddled around Lett in prayer before he was loaded into an ambulance and transported to USA Medical Center in Mobile where he underwent surgery. T.R. Miller Principal Chuck Alford was headed to Mobile Wednesday afternoon to visit with Alford and said there has been slow progress in Lett's injury. "Coach Hubbert...
Escambia County (Ala.) District Attorney Steve Billy has filed his paperwork with Gov. Kay Ivey's office that he plans to retire at the end of the year. Billy's current term as district attorney doesn't end until 2028, so by law the governor will appoint someone to fill his unexpired term. "I made the decision to retire several years ago," Billy said. "I've got grandchildren I need to tend to and other things I'd like to do. I've got good health, grandsons and am looking forward to retirement."...
An Atmore man remains in the Escambia County Detention Center in Brewton on $1 million bond after being arrested by Atmore police on attempted murder charges. According to Atmore police, officers were dispatched to Atmore Community Hospital about 11:55 p.m. Sept. 28 in reference to a gunshot victim who arrived at the hospital by private vehicle. The investigation led to the arrest of Edward La'Marlon Jaheim Williams, 23, 217 Beatline Road on attempted murder charges. During a bond hearing Oct....
Escambia Academy's Ana Chesley Robinson was crowned at the 2024 homecoming during halftime festivities Friday night. Escambia Academy's 2023 homecoming queen Tava Johnson was on hand to crown the new queen. For more see Page...
In a vote of 3 to 1, the Century Town Council Tuesday night approved a decision Mayor Luis Gomez, Jr. made that he calimed saved the town of Century $190,000 by making an executive decision to opt for less expensive workman’s comp and liability and insurance costs, he made without the council’s permission due to an Oct. 1, 2024 deadline. Gomez said he has been researching the town’s contracts for about two months and is considering ways to save money. “We looked into some price shopping...
Michael Knupp of Brewton took home the Mayor's Choice Award Saturday during Railroad Junction Day's car show. Below, all were welcomed, including goats as people wandered downtown. For more see Page...
