Articles from the March 19, 2020 edition


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  • Local elections follow state trend

    Gretchen McPherson, Ledger Staff|Mar 19, 2020

    This past Tuesday, March 17, registered voters in the Century and Jay areas as well as the rest of Florida turned out to vote on who they want to run for president, following a trend in Florida of voting for Trump and Biden. Escambia County In the town of Century, Precinct 22, 156 registered voters out of a total of 1002 went to the polls, with 272, or a 27.15 percent voter turnout. Trump received 41 out of 43 votes and Biden received 97 and Sanders got 12 out of 113 votes at the polling...

  • Byrne sponsors art contest

    Staff Report|Mar 19, 2020

    U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne today announced the details of the First Congressional District Art Competition for area high school students. The competition is open to all high school students who reside in the First Congressional District. All entries must be an original concept, two-dimensional, no larger than 26 inches high, 26 inches wide, and 4 inches deep when framed , weigh no more than 15 pounds, and be within the following categories: Paintings: oil, acrylics, watercolor, etc.; Drawings: colored pencil, pencil, ink, marker, pastels,...

  • Jay stop nets meth charge

    Gretchen McPherson, Staff Report|Mar 19, 2020

    A Jay motorcycle rider who was stopped for speeding March 12 now faces a felony drug charge when a search of his motorcycle revealed crystal meth. Kevin Scott Rentz, 55, was pulled over last Thursday on Highway 89 at Peanut Trail in Jay for going 77 mph (miles per hour) in a 55 mph zone, according to a Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office report. When the traffic stop was completed and Rentz was told he was free to go, an officer asked Rentz if his motorcycle could be searched. Rentz gave...

  • Tax deadline may be extended

    Staff Report|Mar 19, 2020

    With April 15 less than a month away, the Alabama Department of Revenue is monitoring developments pertaining to the Coronavirus and is following guidance from federal and state officials. The public may have some concerns and uncertainty pertaining to COVID-19 and the Department is committed to keeping taxpayers informed. The Department is encouraging all taxpayers to conduct their business with the Department through our online services. Taxpayers can take advantage of our website for information and answers to questions; use My Alabama...