PEIR Community Center to Host Back-to-School Bash in Brewton on Saturday
PEIR Community Center in Brewton will host a free Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, July 25, with backpacks, school supplies, haircuts and family activities.
Brewton Early Learning Center Has Open Head Start Slots for Ages 3 to 5
Brewton Early Learning Center's GRECS Early Head Start program has open, no-cost slots for children ages 3 to 5 for income-eligible families, with a year-round waitlist for younger children.
Community Gathers to Unveil Battle of Burnt Corn Creek Marker in Brewton
The Escambia County Historical Society will dedicate a new plaque at Jennings Park on July 25 commemorating the Battle of Burnt Corn Creek, one of the first clashes of the…
A Sorority Chapter Threw a ‘Teacher Shower’ for a New Huxford Elementary Teacher Instead of Making Her Buy Her Own Classroom Supplies
The Gamma Omega chapter threw a 'new teacher shower' for incoming Huxford Elementary teacher Jameson Janes, stocking her classroom with supplies ahead of the new school year.
East Brewton Council Eyes New Paving and Street Repairs as Roads Show Wear
East Brewton's city council is considering new paving and street repair work to address road wear, with additional project details expected as the plan moves toward a final decision.
Every Student in Escambia County’s Public Schools Will Eat Free This Year Under a Federal Nutrition Program
Escambia County's public school students will receive free breakfast and lunch this year under a federal Community Eligibility Provision program, removing income-based applications for meal assistance.
Brewton Is Moving Ahead With a Sewer Project Aimed at Fixing Long-Standing Capacity Problems
Brewton is advancing a sewer system project intended to address long-standing wastewater capacity issues, part of a broader push among small South Alabama cities to modernize aging infrastructure.
Three Republicans, One Ballot, No Runoff: The August 11 Special Primary That Will Likely Decide Who Represents Coastal Alabama
Jerry Carl, John Mills and Austin Sidwell are competing for the Republican nomination in Alabama's 1st Congressional District on Aug. 11 — a plurality contest with no runoff, in a…
Atmore’s Only Hospital Enters Chapter 11 Restructuring While Emergency Room Stays Open Around the Clock
Atmore Community Hospital has entered Chapter 11 restructuring in federal bankruptcy court, but the 49-bed facility says its emergency department, staff and appointments will continue without interruption.
Leroy Man Held Without Bond After Brutal Atmore Hotel Beating Leaves Wife on Ventilator
A 53-year-old Leroy man accused of attempted murder in the beating of his wife at an Atmore hotel will remain jailed without bond after an Aniah's Law hearing. His wife…