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The First Congressional District Art Competition is open to all high school students who reside in the First Congressional District. All entries must be an original concept, 2-dimensional, no larger than 26 inches high, 26 inches wide, and 4 inches deep when framed , weigh no more than 15 lbs., and be within the following categories: Paintings: oil, acrylics, watercolor, etc.: Drawings: colored pencil, pencil, ink, marker, pastels, charcoal (It is recommended that charcoal and pastel drawings be fixed.): Prints: lithographs, silk screen, block...
On Monday, March 18, around 3:35 p.m., the Flomaton Fire and Lambeth Fire Departments responded to the a 911 call involving a tractor trailer and a vehicle in a collision at the 5.16 mile marker. Pamela Dawson McKowen, 60, of Evergreen, fell asleep at the wheel of her 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe, hitting the rear trailer of a 2019 Kenworth 18-wheeler driven by Joseph Ernie Tetter, 61, of Flomaton, for C & C Hauling in Molino. There were no injuries reported and McKowen refused EMS. Although no...
Pollard-McCall Junior High School announces the honor roll students for the third nine weeks. The students names are as follows: All As First grade: Alex Bryant, Eden Clark, Audriana De La Cruz, Skipman Fountain, Logan Golden, Blake Hagen, Annelise Kent, Aubrey Langford, Lucas Minchew, Raghean Morris, Isaac White and Zhane White; Second grade (Findley): James Bell, Braylen Boartfield, Dayton Langston, Carsyn Powell and Jorden Torres; Second Grade (Kirkland) Lane Bush, Lane Johnson and Kylen Johnson; Third grade (Coleman): Ashlyn Blake and...
Escambia County (Ala.) students Colbie English, Aron Chavira and Kenslee Chavira won at the Junior Beef Expo, help Thursday, March 14, at the Teague Arena in Montgomery. Class 10 Intermediate Division Showmanship wnners were, above, from left, English, first place; Madison Thraikill of Autauga County, second; Kellen Lincoln of Mobile County, third; Abbie Jo Gibson of Washington County, fourth; and Aron Chavira, fifth. JBE is presented by the Alabama Farmers Federation and held in conjunction with the SLE Rodeo at Garrett Coliseum. English also...
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) is investigating the apparent suicide of a state inmate reported Friday at Fountain Correctional Facility in Atmore. At approximately 11:45 a.m. on Friday, prison officials found 24-year-old Rashaud Dederic Morrissette unresponsive in a housing area. Medical staff performed CPR on Morrissett but were unable to revive him. His death has been ruled a suicide. ADOC is not releasing additional details of the incident pending an ongoing investigation and an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death....
McHenry Coleman Sr. of Brewton has been named to the Dean's List of Mississippi College for Fall 2018. The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the dean's list after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic year. To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must maintain a 3.5 grade point average, based on a 4.0 system. The student must take a full course load of at least 12 semester hours of undergraduate credit with all academic courses impacting their grade point average. Mississippi College, affiliated with...
At the last Flomaton Town Council meeting the discussion over the dumpster located behind town hall was discussed because of the abuse and illegal dumping occurring. This problem has been discussed again and it's time the town either clamped down or take the dumpster away. I personally don't see any need for the dumpster since every residence in Flomaton has a garbage can and every residence has access to a trash truck that runs twice a month. It appears we have a problem with people who don't...
As we talked with Flomaton High School Principal Scott Hammond and Flomaton Elementary School Principal George Brown about student absences the discussion was a little bit disturbing. As we enter the final few weeks of the school year both principals talked about how important it was for students to be in school. We talked about school report cards and how having too many students who missed 15 or more days could deduct points and possibly turn an A school into a B school simply because of excessive absences. We were a little shocked that both...
In terms of post season play, Flomaton High School's 'new season' opens Thursday at Bayside to open area play. Flomaton and Bayside will play at 4 p.m. today and Bayside will come to Flomaton for a 4 p.m. game Friday. A third game will be played Friday at 6 p.m. and will be used as the tiebreaker if the teams split the first two games. Flomaton, Bayside and St. Michael's make up the area with the top two advancing to the state playoffs. Flomaton will travel to St. Michael's on April 11 for a 4...
The town of Century will advertise for a new water and wastewater superintendent following current Water and Wastewater Superintendent Alicia Jernigan's resignation, which was discussed at Monday night's meeting. Hawkins recommended to the council moving the assistant water and wastewater superintendent, Heath Burkett, up to fill Jernigan's position and the town will advertise for someone to be assistant. Jernigan said she will work with the new superintendent for two weeks and will gladly...
After discussing the problems that have brought about large losses to the town of Century through the gas department, council members voted approval to require Century Gas Superintendent Wally Kellette to be present at every council meeting until the gas issues are resolved. “It looks like the water and sewer were profitable for January and year to date,” said Councilwoman Ann Brooks. “The gas fund lost $15,225 for the month of January and has lost $57,482 year to date. The garbage fund has a pr...
Despite the cooler temperatures, crowds gathered Saturday, March 16 for the second annual 'Come Fly With Me Kite' event, sponsored by the city of Brewton to get children and families together and make memories. Held at Brewton's Dogwood Hills, about 100 people showed up to ride bikes and fly kites. Held by the fire department, public works and parks and recreation departments, hamburgers and hotfdogs were served to attendees....
