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Whether is a juicy peach or a sweet apple, there are many fruit trees that make a perfect addition to the back yard. In order for them to grow and produce fruit, growers must properly plant and care for the trees. When done correctly, the tree’s bounty is a wonderful reward at the end of the process. Selecting The first step to growing fruit trees is selecting the correct variety for the area in which the tree will be planted. Dani Carroll, an Alabama Extension home grounds, gardens and home pests regional agent, said buying trees from a l...
On Friday, January 17, 25 local students were chosen to compete for the honor of being a 2020 Southern Pine Electric Co-op Youth Tour representative. Students were chosen by faculty members of their respective schools, based on academic achievements and extracurricular achievements. Students selected by their schools to participate in Youth Tour were: front, from left, Madison Simmons, Escambia County High School; Karli Alaniz, Flomaton High School; Anna Watson, T.R. Miller High School; Taylor...
Foodborne illness will put an instant damper on holiday celebrations. Practicing holiday food safety can reduce the chances of someone getting sick. Preparing and Serving Food “Do not let foods linger during preparation,” said Angela Treadaway, an Alabama Extension food safety and quality regional agent. “Cook them thoroughly and serve them promptly.” Using warming trays, chafing dishes and crock pots can ensure hot foods stay at the correct temperature. Placing serving dishes on crushed ice can keep cold food cold. According to Treadaway, it i...
Brewton Council of the Arts and Brewton Town and Gown Players are co- producing A Christmas Carol this holiday season, with four performances that kickoff tonight (Thursday) in Brewton. The production is under the direction of Stephen Billy and consists of 68 cast members that all help bring this classic story to life. “This is a large show with many moving pieces,” Billy said. “We have several unique special effects in the production, specifically involving the ghosts as they visit Scrooge.” The production takes audience members back to 19th...
The holiday season is here, and that presents plenty of opportunities for scammers to spoil Alabamians’ celebrations. A few scams are specific to the holidays, but most are variations on everyday frauds, ramped up to match seasonal spikes in spending and web traffic. A recently released AARP survey of adults 18 and older found that more than 70 percent of US adults plan to buy gift cards as presents. More, nearly one in five report that they have either given or received a gift card that had no funds on it, which were likely compromised by a s...
The Alabama Association of School Boards welcomed Regina Watson, with the Brewton City Board of Education, onto the 2019 All-State School Board last Saturday, Dec. 7, at its state convention in Birmingham. Above, AASB President James Woosley with Watson....
For many, finding the perfect Christmas tree can make or break the holiday season. Luckily, people can easily find a perfect tree if they keep a few things in mind. Species Some people get their Christmas tree from a “cut your own” tree farm, while others buy from vendors with pre-cut trees. Norm Haley, an Alabama Extension regional agent of forestry, wildlife and natural resources, said either of these options usually have several species to choose from. “Common Christmas tree species grown in the South available at farms are Leyland cypre...
In Birmingham, Ala. Kenneth Reese, the 2019–2020 Alabama 4-H state ambassador president, lives the 4-H motto. “I want to be a role model to youth and show them all the opportunities 4-H offers,” Reese said. “This is a goal I have had for years. First introduced to 4-H in school, he started his own 4-H club at nine. Growth through Leadership Serving as a state 4-H ambassador provides additional skill development in leadership, public presentation, citizenship, community service and public relations, as well as team building. Reese leads 24 addi...
Richard Benjamin CPL Richard Benjamin KIA Vietnam from Atmore, Ala. We are remembering you on this very sad day, Feb. 6, 1968, long years ago. You have served Christ well young man. You were 19 years old and served as an Indirect Fire Infantryman with "A" 2nd Bn. 14th Inf. 25th Inf. Div. in a little, run down war ravaged country called Vietnam. You served your country holding your head higher than we do. You served only three months and six long miserable days during an awful and trying time in...
Escambia County (Ala.) released its food scores for October 2019. The scores are as follows: Atmore Abundant Life - 98 Atmore Comm. Hosp - 97 Atmore Dragway - 97 Baker’s Svc. Sta. - 97 Burger King - 94 Circle K (Nashville) - 88 Circle K (Main) - 95 Creek Travel Plaza - 95 Greenlawn Motel - 98 R & F Foods (retail) - 94 R & F Foods (svc) - 91 Sonic Drive-in - 98 Subway (Lindberg) - 95 Subway (Jack Spr.) - 88 Brewton Church’s - 95 Country Express Deli - 94 DW McMillan Hosp - 96 El Rey Mexican - 96 Jalisco’s Mex - 91 Popeye’s - 94 The Main Event -...
Alumni Loyalty Award winner Dr. Ed Glaize ’85, a member of the Huntingdon board of trustees, began his professional career working in public affairs for the United States Air Force, then felt and answered a call to ministry by earning his Master of Divinity degree from Candler School of Theology, Emory University, and his Doctor of Ministry degree from the Columbia School of Theology. While in seminary, he served as the student local pastor for Beulah United Methodist Church. As senior pastor, he has served Fairhope United Methodist Church, F...
County Commissioner Karean Reynolds partnered with Atlas Industrial Outsourcing to hold a community job fair at the Atmore City Hall on Monday at 5 pm. Atlas Industrial is a job outsourcing agency based out of Mobile that provides qualified workers to industrial plants and manufacturing facilities. Atlas Industrial currently has positions available for Industrial Cleaning Technicians (Hydro Blasting). About 150 individuals from the Atmore area participated in this event. Applicants will be screened by Atlas staff. Selected applicants will be...
The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, (NSPDK) held its 96th Anniversary Conclave from Sunday, July 14 to Friday, 19 at the St. Louis Station Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri. The Theme of the Conclave focus on the Bold 21th Century Education: Cultural Relevancy. The main goal of NSPDK is to foster a Spirit of Sisterhood Among Teachers and to Promote the Highest Ideals of the Teaching Profession. There were various speakers throughout the meeting. Members from Gamma Theta that attended the Conclave were Glennie Culliver of Brewton, Basileus...
Tatyana Wright, 17-year old senior at T.R. Miller High School and daughter of Timothy and Helen Wright, competed in the National American Miss Competition in May where she qualified to go to National. Wright will compete in Anaheim, Calif. from Tuesday, Nov 26 through Sunday, Dec 1. Competing for city queen title and National All American Miss title, she is seeking sponsorship from any business or individual willing to purchase advertisement or just a congratulations. Wright plans to become a...
The Coastal Alabama Community College Adult Education Program and Hope Place Family Resource Center held graduation exercises June 20, 2019, at the Woodfin Patterson Auditorium in Brewton. Graduates completed the High School Equivalency Diploma or the High School Diploma Option with several graduates also completing requirements for the Ready-to-Work program, ACT WorkKeys, and other Career Pathways certificates. Pastor Faron Wilson delivered the invocation. Special guest, Michele Blackburn honored her father by presenting Jerry Garrett...
Locals attending colleges and universities in around the state and nation were honored recently at their schools. Brewton’s Joshua Barrett Fields, Class of 2020, was inducted into Sigma Tau Delta at Huntingdon College. Sigma Tau Delta is an honor society whose purpose is to confer distinction upon students of English language and literature. Frisco City’s Haleigh Ridgeway, Class of 2021, was inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, established at Huntingdon in 1989 and Gamma Sigma Alpha, a national greek aca...
Escambia County (Ala.) has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program for FY 2018. Escambia County has been chosen to receive $15,615.00 to supplement Emergency Food and Shelter programs in the county. A local board will determine how the funds are to be distributed among local emergency food and shelter agencies in the county. Local organizations chosen to receive funds must: - Be private voluntary...
Escambia County (Ala.) has released its food scores for May 2019. The scores are as follows: Atmore Anchor Cafe - 97 Butcher’s Market - 98 Creek Travel Plaza - 99 David’s Catfish - 99 Dean’s NS Grill - 98 Diamond #6 - 96 Diamond #21 - 97 Fastlane Conv. Store - 97 First Baptist Presch - 99 First Choice Gro. - 92 Freemanville Headst - 97 Glorious Creations - 98 Golds BBQ - 93 Hampton Inn Kitch - 99 Holiday Inn Express - 99 Jalisco’s Mexican - 95 Lil Angels Dev. Ctr - 97 Pizza Hut - 95 Tavern of Atmore - 91 Waffle House - 92 Walmart Deli - 98 Re...
On June, 7th 2019 officers with Atmore Police Department, Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force and Alabama Department of Corrections K-9 Division performed several traffic stops for traffic violations which led to the following: Mike Sapser, 37 of Citronelle, was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a controlled substance (Meth). Patrick McPherson, of Atmore, for arrested warrant service. Rodney Showers, 49, of Atmore, was arrested for warrant service for theft of property 4th degree and possession of drug paraphernalia....
For those in the Atmore area who need a place to cool off this summer, or learn to swim and dive, the Tom Byrne Park Pool opened for public swimming May 28 and will be open from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will close for the season on Friday, August 2. For ages 15 and under, the cost is $1 a day and for ages 16 and older, $2 a day to swim. The pool is available for private parties from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday nights and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact...
The Escambia County (Ala.) Summer Feeding Program began last Tuesday, June 4 and will continue through Friday, June 28, 2019. Monday through Thursday, breakfast will be served from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Escambia County High School, Escambia County Middle School, Flomaton Elementary School., Rachel Patterson Elementary School,W.S. Neal Elementary School and W.S. Neal High School. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Escambia County High School and W.S. Neal Elementary School. There is no charge for anyone 18 years of age and...
Pollard-McCall Jr. High announces their A and A-B honor roll students for the fourth nine weeks. The students’ names are as follows: All A's First Grade: Alex Bryant, Skipman Fountain, Logan Golden, Annelise Kent, Raghen Morris, Isaac White and Zhane White; Second Grade (Findley): James Bell, Braylen Boartfield, Kinsley Burkett, Dayton Langston, Carsyn Powell, Daniel Torres and Brenner Wallace; Second Grade (Kirkland): Lane Bush, Lane Johnson and Kylen Johnson; Third Grade (Coleman): Ashlyn Blake, Noah Floyd and Russell Lassiter; Third Grade (...
Atmore Memorial VFW Auxiliary to Post 7016 announces the kick-off of their 3rd Annual Summer Patriotic Art Poster Contest. Children ages 4-15 have the opportunity to compete for prize money in four age categories: 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, and 13-15. The winner in each age group will receive $25.00. This poster contest is a local follow-up to the National VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Scholarship Contest for students in grades 9-12. The Summer Patriotic Art Poster Contest is an opportunity for those who are not eligible for t...
More than 200 Alabama city leaders, county commissioners and others including representatives from Escambia County joined Gov. Kay Ivey last week as she officially kicked off a year-long effort to ensure Alabama reaches maximum participation in next year's census. The Alabama Counts event at the state Capitol was conducted one year in advance of the 2020 Census to bring awareness of the importance of the count. The program also served as an avenue to unveil the Alabama Count's census logo,...
The third, fourth and fifth grades from Bratt Elementary School participated in the Escambia County (Fla.) School District’s 2019 ‘Battle of the Books’ (BOB) competition after months of reading and quizzing each other on the details from a list of books. Teams of students from Bratt joined grades three to twelve to take over Booker T. Washington High school this past Saturday, May 4, for the competition. One hundred and two teams with approximately three hundred and six participants competed in the eighth annual Battle of the Books. Over th...
