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A handful of stories in Washington generally get about 90 percent of the media’s attention. Don’t get me wrong, many of those stories are important, but much of my time in Washington is also focused on getting things done for Alabama that don’t make the front page. This week we got a big win on just one of those many issues. Over the last ten years, Alabama has seen a string of hospitals close. Today, 88 percent of our rural Alabama hospitals are operating in the red. This is unsustainable and represents a major challenge. When a rural hospi...
Folks, taking care of prisoners is not a popular political issue. However, every so often Alabama politicians pragmatically have to acquiesce to the mandates of federal judges and grant our transgressing citizens their rights as determined by the courts. Federal Courts have determined that our felons deserve the rights to adequate imprisonment. You just cannot log them in, lock them up, and give them a basic bunk and rations three times a day. Courts want them to have sufficient space and access to mental health care. Some state prison systems...
Already flailing about wildly for months, Democrats are frantically grasping at anything and everything to find a winning message for 2020. The only Democrat common denominator is abject rabid hatred for President Trump. They desperately want to believe destroying Trump is all they need to win the White House, but enough of them have an eerie notion that the media echo chamber cheering them on may not actually be based in reality. Despite relentless smears, ceaseless false accusations, and even attempts to remove him, Trump remains popular and...
The advent of Highway 31 brought about rapid transportation between the hamlets and towns of the area. Motorists could now travel routes in a few hours that previously would have taken a half day, full day or multiple days to traverse. On April 5, 1934, The Atmore Advance reported the opening of the Highway 31 portion between Sardis Church Road and Canoe. All along 31, truck stops, motels and other tourist attractions began to spring to life. In Canoe, the Lighthouse was an early example of...
This past weekend we had the Blackcat Reunion at Lake Stone. I got to see several old friends that I haven't seen in many years, and some that I see almost daily. This is a great opportunity to see some friends you went to school with that you may not have seen in several years. I've been to a few of the reunions now and it seems that almost that each year I get to see different friends that for some reason wasn't able to make it the previous year or years. If you like good food that is another reason to come to the reunion, there is always...
Escambia County Alabama Jr. High Schools, Wallace, Huxford, McCullough, McCall, Damascus, Henley Roberts and North Brewton met each May to play in tournaments for a trophy. Boys played baseball, girls played softball. This is my memory of a softball tournament played on the gray dirt and crabgrass field at Huxford. 1956 was the defining year. Wallace had never won a tournament trophy to my knowledge. If the Gods smiled on us, this would be the year of, The trophy. By the grace of God and assigned by our Principal Mr. B. G. Tew, Mrs. Lena C....
Crowds showed up in Jay , Fla. Friday and Saturday night to watch and participate in the 18th annual Jay Pro Rodeo. The two night event began at 8 p.m. nightly and stretched far into the evening hours. Vendors were set up to serve everything from hotdogs and hamburgers to leather crafted purses and belts. The mechanical bull made its annual appearance to cause the laughs of young and old alike as daring guys and gals tried their hand at staying upright on the bucking bull. As the cowboys and...
May is Asthma Awareness Month, and it’s time to bring awareness of a chronic incurable, inflammatory disorder of the airways. Did you know that Asthma is one of our nation’s most common and costly diseases? There is no known cause and over 20 million people have it. The severity of asthma, as well as the frequency of asthma episodes (“attacks”), can be influenced by exposures to allergens and/ irritants (“triggers”) in the environment, both indoors and outdoors. It is important to know that Asthma attack triggers are often hidden. The most co...
Jesse Dorman Anthony, 80, formerly of Brewton, died Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at William F. Green Veteran's Home after an extended illness. Mr. Anthony was a native of Conecuh County and former resident of Vermont before relocating to Brewton many years ago. Retired from the U.S. Army as a Vietnam vet with 25 years of service, he worked as a UPS truck driver and was of the Christian faith. The funeral was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 25, with military honors, at the chapel of Craver's Funeral Home with Bro. Donnis Bowman officiating and...
Frankie Lee Bayne, 64, died Saturday, April 20, 2019. Mrs. Bayne was born July 27, 1954 to Frank Barron and Marie Bayne in Atmore, Ala. A 1972 graduate of Escambia County Training School, she was employed with Diamond Gasoline as a cashier for many years. She was a member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church. The funeral was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 27, at Emanuels Faith Center with Bishop Wayne Johnson officiating. Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery with Christian Memorial Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Bayne is survived by two sons,...
James Alfred Burkett, 89, of Atmore, died Friday, April 26, 2019 at West Florida Regional Hospital in Pensacola. Mr. Burkett was born Feb. 24, 1930, to Claude and Patti Burkett. A U.S. Army veteran who served during the Korean Conflict, he retired from Monsanto. He was a longtime member of Presley Street Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, as well as numerous other positions throughout the years. The funeral was held at 11 a.m., Monday, April 29, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home with Revs. Joseph Simpson and Dempsey Bell officiating....
Herbert L. “Dale” Cooper, 80, of Atmore, died Tuesday, April 23, 2019 in Atmore. Mr. Cooper was born May 2, 1938 to Henry and Sue Nixon Cooper in Rabun, Ala. A member of the First Baptist Church of Atmore, he retired from Armstrong World Industry in 1999 with more than 40 years of service. The funeral was held at 10 a.m., Friday, April 26, at First Baptist Church of Atmore with Revs. Arnold Hendrix and Kevin Garrett officiating. Burial followed at Perdido Baptist Church Cemetery with Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home directing. Mr. Cooper is sur...
Ka'merius Ja'Kel Dortch, 4, of Century, died Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Dortch was born Feb. 23, 2015, to Dominique Lee and Brittney A. Dortch in Pensacola. He attended Head Start in Century, and enjoyed firetrucks and riding his bike. The funeral was held at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 27, at Pilgrim Lodge Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Steward and Dr. Vincent Dortch officiating. Burial followed at Century Cemetery with Jackson-McMurray Funeral Service directing. Dortch is survived by his parents; siblings, Je'Niya Woods, Clark Burt, III,...
Dorothy “Dot” Vickers Faircloth, 91, of Northport, formerly of Atmore, died Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Forest Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Faircloth was born Aug. 14, 1927, to Rev. and Mrs. John Clinton Vickers in Rutledge, Ala. She was an active member of the First united methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International teacher's honorary, the Atmore Library Board, and the Atmore Historical Society. As an Escambia County educator for more than 30 years, she had graduated from Huntingdon College and beg...
Jamie Lamar King, 44, died Wednesday, April 24, 2019 in Mobile. Mr. King was a native of Atmore who had resided in Canoe, Ala. for most of his life. Of the Christian faith, he worked as an employee at G.A. West Co. as a diesel mechanic. The funeral was held at 2 p.m., Monday, April 29, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Earl Harrison officiating. Burial followed at Mothershed Cemetery with Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home directing. Mr. King is survived by his wife, Donna E. King of Uriah, Ala.; two sons, Jaxon King and...
William A. “Bill” McCann, Sr., 87, died Monday, April 22, 2019 in Pensacola, Fla. Mr. McCann was a native and lifelong resident of north Escambia County, Fla. who retired from St. Regis Paper Company with 21 years of service. A member of Byrneville United Methodist Church, he had also worked in the insurance industry with more than 10 years of service. The funeral was held at 2 p.m.,Wednesday, April 24, at Byrneville United Methodist Church with Rev. Chris Hawkins and Rev. Jessie Wood officiating. Burial followed at Byrneville Cemetery with Pet...
Rosa Jefferson McWhorter, 88, died Monday, April 15, 2019. Mrs. McWhorter was born April 6, 1931 to George Riley and Vera Mixon in Brewton and was later adopted by Will and Carrie Jefferson in Century. Attending Carver School and graduating from Century High School, she was employed with Century Hospital for 10 years and later with Lakeview Counseling Center, where she retired. The funeral was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 20, at Pilgrim Lodge Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Stewart officiating. Burial followed at Century Cemetery with...
Steven Curtis Pace, 56, died Tuesday, April 23, 2019 after a five-year battle with cancer. Mr. Pace was born to William “Buddy” and Margaret Elizabeth Pace in Pensacola but relocated to Century, where he lived most of his life. The funeral was held at 2 p.m., Friday, April 26, at Petty Funeral Home. Burial followed at Hollingsworth Cemetery with Petty Funeral Home directing. Mr. Pace is survived by his wife of 37 years, Denise Pace; two sons, Steven (Amie) Pace and Rannon (Marisah) Pace; one daughter, Rachel (Ronnie) Holt; seven gra...
Ethel Louise Taylor, 92, died Thursday, March 28, 2019. Mrs. Taylor was born July 6, 1926, to Henry and Viola Taylor Corner in Pensacola. A retired emploee of Century Memorial Hospital, she was a member of Bethel A.F.M. Church of God, where she served as Junior Missionary Leader, Pastor Aide Founder and President and Church Mother. The funeral was held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 3, at Bethel A.F.M. Church of God with Bishop Russell Fountain, Jr. officiating. Burial followed at Century Cemetery with Jackson-McMurray Funeral Home directing....
Joseph “Hugh” Westbrook of Havana, Fla., formerly of Atmore, died Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Mr. Westbrook was born Sept. 6, 1952 to Frank and Mae Baker. He worked as a truck driver for more than 20 years, which allowed him to see much of the United States and Canada. For a brief period of time, he worked as a corrections officer in Florida and Alabama. The funeral was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 27, at Petty Funeral Home with Bro. James Gentry officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery with Petty Funeral Home directing. Mr. Wes...
Several weeks ago when multiple tornadoes roared across Alabama with at least one touching down in Troy the question came up about giving people warning and wondering if people in the tornadoes' paths were given a heads up. With hurricanes we have days to watch their tracts, tornadoes can pop up at any time. We were under watches and warnings in this area during that day. It wasn't until the next morning I found out one had not only hit Troy but had hit Hunter's Mountain trailer park where I...
We agree with State Rep. Alan Baker that it's too early to start making judgement over whether we will support an Alabama lottery bill sponsored by State Sen. Greg Albritton that passed the Alabama Senate and is now heading to the House of Representatives. “I'm not going to waste my time until it comes to the House floor,” Baker told us this week. “If it comes out of committee I will study the bill.” Albritton also said he expects the House to add amendments to his bill that will allow the voters in Alabama to vote on a lottery that is similar...
Three students from Jay High School's track team will compete in the state competition at University of North Florida at Jacksonville scheduled for this weekend. Ninth grader Jillian Thornton will compete in the high jump and 10th-grader Landry Cato will compete in the pole vault on Saturday morning. Junior Conner Roberts will compete in the 300 meter hurdles this Friday, May 3. “There are 17 events in track that will qualify 24 competitors across the state,” said Jay High School's girls' track...
Flomaton High School's girls' four by 100-meter relay team is headed to the state track meet this weekend after finishing fifth and qualifying during this past Saturday's finals at the sectional meet held at T.R. Miller High School in Brewton. The team of Jayla Williams, Briana Stuckey, Malin White and Trinidy White covered the 400 meters in :56.46 at the sectional meet. "Just wow," is how Coach Karl Smith explained the team earning a spot in the state meet. "I'm proud for them and what they've...
Students at Flomaton Elementary School had Field Day on Fri., April 26 at the FHS football field. The PTA was on hand to serve snacks and drinks as the children enjoyed the fun-filled day in the sun....
