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The U.S. today faces a new health challenge, but this is not new to our nation. One hundred years ago, or so, the challenge of unknown illnesses was almost routine. Today a primary recommendation is similar to one used then, isolation. The following...

I wanted to update you on the latest COVID-19 coronavirus developments. While the situation remains serious, the risk to most Americans remains low. It is important that we stay calm and do not panic unnecessarily. The federal government continues it...

We have a great race for the U.S. Senate. When the votes from the first primary were counted Jeff Sessions and Tommy Tuberville were in a virtual tie at 32% and 33%, respectively. Mobile-Baldwin Congressman Bradley Byrne garnered 25% of the vote...

It’s absolutely amazing that just a little more than two months ago few people had ever heard of the corona virus, but in about the last two weeks, this virus from China is shutting down practically the entire world. People around the planet are st...

Little Miss Jimma Leigh Hawthorne, a Flomaton Elementary 3rd grade student, claims the proud distinction of being the 9th Great Granddaughter of Peter Kelly, Patriot. Peter O'Kelly was born in County Limerick, Ireland in 1751. Leaving Ireland with...

Teens across the state came out in full force for the Alabama 4-H Midwinter Leadership Retreat. This year’s retreat focused on workforce development, healthy living and independence. The three–day, Hollywood-themed event was held at the Alabama 4...

There is an old story about the Touchstone, a small black pebble that could turn common metal into pure gold. The Touchstone was located on the shores of the Black Sea, lying among thousands of other pebbles which looked exactly like it. But there...

Lucille Carlie Conway, 91, died Saturday, March 14, 2020, in Century, Fla. Mrs. Conway was a native of Repton, Ala. who had resided in Flomaton, Ala. for most of her life. A former employee of the Shirt Factory of Flomaton, Vanity Fair of Atmore and...

Mary Lee Gibbs, 84, died Monday March 9, 2020, in Monroeville, Ala. Mrs. Gibbs was a native of Atmore, former resident of Monroeville and had resided in Gantt, Ala. for the past 5 years. A teacher's associate with the Escambia County (Fla.) School...

Mary Alice Kent, 78, died Saturday, March 14, 2020. Mrs. Kent was born in Baldwin County, Ala. and had been a resident of Brewton for most of her life. A homemaker, she was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed fishing and gardening. The funeral was held...

Kelvin “Andy” King, 46, died Sunday, March 8, 2020, in Atmore, Ala. Mr. King was a native of Brewton and a lifelong resident of the Escambia County, Ala. Area. A 1991 graduate of Escambia County High School, he was a member of the Reorganized...

James William Luker, 77, of Brewton, died Wednesday, March 11, 2020, following a brief illness. Mr. Luker was born March 1, 1943, in Brewton, where he remained a lifelong resident. A 1961 graduate of T.R. Miller High School and Troy State...

Rae Susan Vincelette Mancil, 83, of Brewton, died Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at a local hospital after a brief illness. Mrs. Mancil was born Nov. 1, 1936, in Vermont, where she lived before she became a long time resident of Brewton. Of the Protestant...

Eddie Jeff Pace, 55, of Brewton, died Wednesday, March 11, 2020 following a brief illness. Mr. Pace was a lifelong resident of Brewton, a 1982 graduate of W.S. Neal High School and employed as a pipe fitter in the construction industry. A Memorial...

Lyman Allen Quinley, 66, of Bay Minette, died Monday, March 9, 2020. Mr. Quinley was born March 16, 1953, in Bay Minette, to Lyman and Willie Mae Dixon Quinley. A graduate of West Point Military Academy and Vietnam War veteran, he worked for Exxon...

Roxie Anna Williams, 92, of Stockton, died Thursday, March 5, 2020, at Oakwood Nursing Home in Bay Minette. Mrs. Williams was a native of Nichols, S.C. who had lived in Stockton since 1947. Matriarch of the Williams family, she had worked many years...

As public officials and private businesses make decisions on how to deal with the coronavirus many employees will be allowed to work from home. Many businesses and public entities will have skeleton crews on hand to take care of daily business. But...