Flomaton votes again on alcohol

Sunday sales approved; facing hurdle since it was on a 5-1 vote

Having previously passed an ordinance on a 5-1 vote to ask Escambia County's legislative delegation to pass a local bill to allow alcohol sales on Sunday within the town limits of Flomaton, the council passed a resolution, also on the 5-1 vote Monday. However, Mayor Dewey Bondurant Jr., said without unanimous consent at the council table he didn't think the delegation would push the bill in the Legislature.

At its Aug. 13 meeting the council approved an ordinance to allow the sale of alcohol on Sundays beginning at 10 a.m. Currently it is illegal for stores or restaurants to sell alcohol on...