Articles from the December 21, 2023 edition


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  • Superintendent McClung out

    Gretchen McPherson, Ledger Staff|Dec 21, 2023

    Even though Escambia County School Superintendent Michele McClung handed out an Alabama education State Accountability Report at Thursday's meeting announcing that Escambia County had an overall grade of 84 (B), up from last year's 77 (C), the school board Friday morning approved to buy out her contract as of Jan. 30, 2024 in a lump sum to be paid Jan. 31, 2024 and grant her request for special paid leave. Board Member Kevin Hoomes made a motion to buy out McClung's contract, effective Jan. 31,...

  • Garbage rates to jump in Century

    Gretchen McPherson, Ledger Staff|Dec 21, 2023

    Century town residents will see a slight increase in their garbage bill in the amount of 85 cents for monthly service of one garbage can after the Century Town Council did not approve a 5.25 percent Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase of the monthly rate contractually required with Republic Services, but decided instead to absorb some of the cost and not pass it onto residents. The rate for an additional garbage can will increase from $5.64 to $5.92, a difference of 28 cents. When a motion was...

  • Jay opposed to having water system takeover

    Gretchen McPherson, Ledger Staff|Dec 21, 2023

    The Jay Town Council voted unanimously Monday night to stand against District 1 State Sen. Doug Broxson’s proposal to form a North Santa Rosa County Regional Utility and says it will be represented at the North Santa Rosa Utility Coalition at a press conference at 1 p.m. today (Thursday) in Milton to outline its resistance. Estimated to require in excess of $5 million as an initial investment, Broxson says the proposed bill will ‘streamline’ the water system for a population growth that is es...

  • Flomaton police recognized at banquet

    Joe Thomas, Ledger Editor|Dec 21, 2023

    As part of a first responder banquet last Thursday, Flomaton Police Chief Dane NeSmith recognized several of his officers, dispatchers and Flomaton's lone paid fireman, Jeremy Lee, for their outstanding work serving the community. NeSmith said it takes a team effort that not only involves police officers but dispatchers and the fire department. He noted the dispatchers play a key role in relaying accurate information in a timely manner. Honored last Thursday were Ashley Clark, Dispatcher of the...

  • Peering into Santa's Workshop

    Dec 21, 2023

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