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Police arrest 1, seek 5 for theft
Flomaton Police Chief Chance Thompson announced the arrest of several burglary and theft suspects and noted warrants have been issued for the arrest of others. "I'm very pleased by the efforts of all...
Going once, going twice, sold!
Escambia County (Ala.) Tax Collector Tim Pettis calls for bids last Thursday as his office sold 193 parcels due to past due taxes and collected $68,219.95 in taxes, fees and penalties. People who had...
Esc. Co. youth program open
Escambia County (Fla.) is seeking youth ages 16-24 who are interested in an opportunity to get paid work experience this summer through the Escambia County Youth Employment Program. Applications are due Friday, April 17 by 3 p.m. Qualified youth who...
PHD Scholarship deadline soon
For the fourth consecutive year, PHD Realty announces the PHD Realty Determinaton Scholarship for 2020. This year, two $500 scholarships will be awarded to qualifying seniors who plant to attend technical school or college full time in the fall. To b...
Let it be Christmas Everywhere
Third grade students at Flomaton Elementary School entertained the crowd Tuesday night with a night of singing and dancing for the school's annual Christmas program. See more pictures in our Photo...
Music in the Air
Chirstmas music filled the FHS auditorium Monday, Dec. 16, as the Flomaton 5th grade, 6th grade and Pollard-McCall bands joined together to play Christmas music for friends and family. For more...
Poarch to host history talk
The Office of Archives and Records Management and the Regulatory Affairs Division at the Poarch Band of Creek Indians will hold a conference on Creek History from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday Nov. 2, 2019, in Poarch Creek Community Center's...
2019 FHS Homecoming Court
Members of the 2019 Flomaton High School Homecoming Court are from left, Edy Young, freshman, Meredith Harrison, sophomore, Alihyana Etheridge, junior, Savannah Blackburn, senior, Skylar Crawford,...
Blessing of the Schools set Tues.
At 6 p.m., next Tuesday, Aug. 6, there will be a Back To School Community Prayer Service at First United Methodist Church in East Brewton. Escambia County Sheriff Heath Jackson will be there to lead the Pledge of Allegiance and ‘The Star-Spangled...
'Wax Museum' offers learning
Students at Flomaton Middle School hosted a 'Wax Museum' last Thursday, showcasing historical and contemporary figures around the world. Guests could press a button to 'activate' each character to...
Graduations start
Area high schools will hold graduation ceremonies starting tonight, Thursday, May 16, through Friday, May 24. Escambia Academy’s graduation is at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 16, at Grace Fellowship Church on Highway 31 in Atmore. Northview High...
18th Annual Jay Pro Rodeo set
The 18th Annual Jay RAM Rodeo will be held at 8 p.m., on Friday, April 26th and Saturday, 27th at the Ted May Arena in Jay. Admission is just $10 for adults and $5 for children twelve and under. All proceeds benefit area youth programs such as the...
Jay lifters advance
Jay's James Eddings and Dylan Phillips will advance to the state weight lifting meet April 13 in Panama City following their success March 29 at the regional meet. Eddings was the regional champion...
The 'Voice' comes to Flomaton
Kirk Jay of Bay Minette, who performed on the television show 'The Voice' made a visit to Flomaton High School to congratulate the football team and cheerleaders on the championship football team. At...
Dr. Searcy honored
World renowned botanist Dr. Darryl Searcy was honored last Thursday in Brewton for his many contributions to the Brewton community over the years. Above he greets residents at the reception. Below...
Ready to plant trees
Century area residents flocked to the ag building Friday to pick up multiple species of trees to be planted throughout the community in celebration of Arbor Day. For more on the Arbor Day tree give...
White excels
Blakelee White, daughter of Todd and Chris White, has been shooting her bow competitively since she was 13-years old. This year, she will be representing the area as a Professional Woman Archer. In...
Pier reconstructed
Workers spent the last few weeks rebuilding the pier at Hurricane Park in Flomaton that had rotted to a point it was unsafe. Bondurant Lumber and Hardware was able to get the manufacturer of the...
The History of Valentine's Day
The following is an exerpt from the Encyclopaedia Britannica: Valentine's Day, also called St. Valentine's Day, holiday (February 14) when lovers express their affection with greetings and gifts. The...
Honoring Dr. King
Brewton Mayor Yank Lovelace and his wife Sally toss out goodies Saturday in Brewton as the parade to honor the late Dr. Matin Luther King Jr., rolled through Brewton to celebrate the birthday of the...
Judicial shift in Escambia County
Escambia County (Ala.) Circuit Judge Bert Rice retired and new Escambia County District Judge Eric Coale was officially installed in separate celebrations last Thursday and Friday at the Escambia...
Etheridge is county's top speller
Mya Etheridge, left, of Huxford Elementary School took top honors in the Escambia County Spelling Bee held Tuesday at the Flomaton High School library. The spelling bee lasted 15 rounds before...
ECAT to hold two route workshops
The Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) invites the public to attend two additionalworkshops to provide input regarding the North Escambia Transportation Service Pilot Project. ECAT and Escambia County Community Transportation staff will be on hand...
FHS wins math tournament
Flomaton High School captured the 2019 Coastal Alabama Community College Michael Tedder Mathematics Tournament Jan. 24, competing against nine schools in the area. Flomaton's Alex Glidewell won first...
Seniors, others, gather to celebrate
The Flomaton Senior Citizen Center hosted senior citizens and their families to an ole fashioned Christmas supper Friday night at the Flomaton Community Center to celebrate and have fellowship prior...
