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Flomaton Police Capt. Scott Walden resigned his position Friday, a day after he was placed on paid administrative leave for his post of Facebook that generated more than 500 calls to the Flomaton Police Department complaining about the post and wanting him immediately fired. Walden's Facebook post was in response to a post by Susanne Glass that read "The idiots that voted for Biden hated Trump enough to throw the country away. Thank the lying liberals and democrats news media." Walden's...
Some parents of students within the Escambia County (Ala.) School system who opted for their children to do virtual learning received a letter within the last week informing them that their child or children is no longer eligible to be a virtual learning student and is required to return to school immediately. School Superintendent John Knott said the letter was prompted by tracing the students' progress and work through the virtual option and those who were not engaging the program, failing or...
The Flomaton Hurricanes' 2020 football season came to a close Friday night in a 10-7 loss in Montgomery against Trinity. Above, Damerion Findley (3), Peyton Sheets (5) and Jaheem Durant (4) swarm a Wildcat running back in the defensive struggle. See more on Page 6A....
Jay residents who have garbage, scrap metal, vehicles and other items of debris on their property will receive certified nuisance letters in an effort to clean up the town, as discussed at the Nov. 2 council meeting, when one resident approached the council about the increase in garbage fees. A sample letter addressing the debris stated the owner had 60 days from the date of the letter to remove the excessive items. The owner also has the right to appeal the declaration of nuisance at a town...
The Flomaton Lions Club hosted its annual Veteran's Day 5K Run and Walk this past Saturday at the Flomaton Community Center. Funds raised will benefit The Wounded Warrior Project. Above, participants take off. See more pictures and the list of winners and their times on Page 7A....
After Hurricane Zeta delayed Thursday, Nov. 4, Lion's Roar, Makenna Locklin was crowned Jay High School's 2020 homecoming queen during pregame festivities Friday night, Nov. 6. The queen and her court are front row from left, freshman Presley Smith, junior Taylor Hendricks, senior Adyson Sheppard, Queen Locklin, senior Peighton Cobb, senior Carsyn Seib, and sophomore Caitlyn Gavin. Escorts are back row from left, Braden Locklin, Chase Jenkins, Rhett Jones, Bryson McCullough, Carson Walters,...
