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By unanimous vote Monday morning, the Escambia County (Ala.) Commission agreed to stay status quo with its leadership by reappointing Raymond Wiggins as its chairman and Larry White as its vice chairman. On a motion by Commissioner Brandon Smith and a second by Commissioner David Quarker, Wiggins and White were reappointed for another year. "I'm willing if it's the wish of the commission," Wiggins said before the vote was taken. "It's been an honor and privilege." Following the vote, Wiggins tha...
Qualifying for the 2018 election cycle in Alabama began Monday and one name will not be on the ballot after Escambia County Circuit Judge Bert Rice announced he will not seek re-election. Rice, 68, sent a letter to members of the Escambia County Bar Association dated Jan. 4 announcing his decision. "After much prayer and consideration with and for my family, I have decided to not seek re-election as circuit judge," Rice wrote to bar members. "I will conclude my present term in January, 2019. I a...
A man accused of breaking into the Subway in Flomaton last week was taken into custody Monday without incident at a residence near Century and is facing charges in Flomaton, along with outstanding warrants in Escambia County, Ala. Patrick Davis Griffis, 26, with multiple addresses listed that include Flomaton, was arrested by Escambia County (Fla.) sheriff's deputies Monday. Flomaton Police Chief Bryan Davis said Griffis was wanted in Flomaton on charges of burglary III, theft of property I and...
Escambia County (Ala.) Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Mike Lambert announced he will be a candidate for sheriff in the June 5 Democratic primary. Current Sheriff Grover Smith has announced he will not seek re-election to another term. "I have the experience," Lambert said. "I've learned and come up through the ranks. I know what it's like to be a patrol officer, investigator and administrator. I know what it takes to be the sheriff." "My family lives in Escambia County, my children go to school...
The town of Flomaton is now accepting applications for a municipal court clerk/magistrate following a personnel change at town hall to add a purchasing agent. Mayor Dewey Bondurant Jr., told the town council Tuesday night when he was elected mayor the town had three people working in the front office, Keith Reaves served as the purchasing agent and David Adams was the utilities superintendent. Bondurant said current superintendent Shaun Moye is overworked and asked the council to hire a...
A Brewton couple is facing felony charges of stolen property worth $50,000 or more following an investigation into missing money and lottery tickets at the convenient store they worked in. Jonathan Ryan Boswell, 25, and Sommer Marie Lovett, 36, 61 Jernigan Road, were arrested on Dec. 22, 2017, when law enforcement responded to a complaint by Alan Mack Billy, owner of Sandhandle Lotto, located at 15405 Highway 87, North in Jay after he suspected the former manager of the store, Boswell of...
Escambia County's Distinguished Young Woman Tori Knapp, center, is joined by 2017 winner Maggie Rowell, left, and 2013 winner Molly Barnett for a community send off to the 2018 state competition set for Jan. 19-20 at Fraser Methodist Church in Montgomery. For more see Page 1B....
If you ask anybody who knew him, they would tell you that Frank Cotten was one of the greatest motivators they ever knew. Cotten, 79, who served as the head football coach and principal at T.R. Miller High School and also served 28 years on the Brewton City Council, died Wednesday, Jan. 3. Former players, coaches and friends said Cotten was one of a kind. They also said if Cotten could pull a joke on somebody, he would. Former T.R. Miller coach Jim Hart said Cotten hired him and Donnie Rotch to...
Several local agencies have joined forces to produce tree giveaway events in observance of Florida's Arbor Day which is Friday, Jan. 19. Escambia and Santa Rosa counties along with the Florida Forest Service will hold events Friday, Jan. 19 and Saturday, Jan. 20. Escambia County will hold its tree giveaway and public planting from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 20 at Barrineau Park Community Center, located at 6055 Barrineau Park Road, Molino. Support for the event is provided by the Florida Forest Service and Escambia County UF/IFAS...
Senior Farmer market vouchers are now available. No one is entitled to Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) checks because the budget does not allow enough checks to satisfy everyone who wishes to receive them and is eligible. Issuance is on a first come-first serve basis until all available funds are expended. To qualify for SFMNP, the following age and income criteria must be met in order to receive SFMNP coupons. A person must be 60 years of age or older on the day of application, no one under age 60 is eligible. To be e...
The Atmore Area YMCA was selected by Wind Creek Atmore to receive a donation from its popular TITO (Ticket In-Ticket Out) program. Wind Creek Atmore Property Manager Tim Ramer presented the check for $10,339. "With TITO we put donation boxes around the property and give guests the opportunity to donate to a different nonprofit group each month," said Ramer. The program has gained enthusiastic support from Wind Creek guests since it began in 2016. The donations can include cash as well as...
The Flomaton Lions Club received a Centennial patch for a project club members completed in 2017. The International Lions celebrated 100 years of service in 2017. Above left, Flomaton Lion President Ruth Harrell receives patch from 2nd District Vice Governor Yvonne Burroughs....
Escambia County (Ala.), Escambia County (Fla.), Santa Rosa County (Fla.) and Brewton City schools will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 due to winter weather advisories. Announcements will be made Wednesday, Jan.17, regarding school closings for Thursday. Look for updates on www.tricityledger.com....
