An array of musicians will be on hand this Saturday for a toe-tapping event at Holley House Bed & Breakfast on Douglas Avenue. Preparations are continuing as the local venue hosts four Bluegrass Gospel groups in an out-door concert. Featured performers will be The McPhersons, The Baggett Brothers, Beyond Blessed and the Mortar Creek Redemption […] The post Bluegrass Gospel concert set Saturday appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

Standing true to their word, the East Brewton City Council voted to move ahead with demolition of a home damaged by fire two years ago. The property, located on Forrest Avenue owned by Billy Harris, was “more than 50 percent damaged” in a fire in March 2022, according to records. “We have put this off […] The post EB council moves forward with demolition appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

The Alabama Attorney General filed motions to dismiss the cases against two local journalists, a board of education member and a school board employee who are accused of allegedly revealing grand jury evidence. The motions were filed April 19. According to court records, Assistant Attorney General Thomas Govan filed motions to nol pros and dismiss […] The post Judge dismisses all journalist, BOE cases appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

The annual Earth Day observance will be on April 22 with planned services offered by local communities on Saturday, April 20 and continuing through the week of April 22. In Brewton and East Brewton, residents will have the opportunity to get rid of unwanted items and debris through a variety of avenues including dumpsters, the […] The post Cities work to provide services for Earth Day observation Saturday appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

A long-time dream will be coming true on Friday evening for Tony Burnham. Burnham Pizza Company, located on the Boardwalk in Downtown Brewton, will be opening their doors at 6 p.m. to what may be a throng of pizza lovers. For just over two months, Burnham has been working to make his dream of owning […] The post Burnham Pizza Company opens downtown on Friday appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

The Mud Bug Mafia will take over Jennings Park on Sunday to offer up freshly-cooked crawfish and shrimp dinners. The annual event hosted by the Greater Brewton Area Chamber of Commerce will feature plenty of the ‘mud bugs’ along with shrimp plated up with corn, sausage and potatoes to enjoy for the afternoon. Kicking off […] The post Kick it at the Creek set for Sunday at Jennings Park appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

Retired 19th Circuit Judge Ben Fuller set a new hearing date to address motions to dismiss in the case of area journalists and county board of education members who are accused of allegedly revealing grand jury secrets. The new hearing date was set during a meeting of attorneys in the case on Wednesday at the […] The post New court date set in BOE, journalists cases appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

The National Weather Service in Mobile has added a Tornado Watch for the area in connection with severe weather expected across the region on Wednesday. The “Watch” is now in effect (as of 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 10) through 5 p.m. today. The watch area covers Escambia, Baldwin, Conecuh, Monroe, Covington, Baldwin, Clarke, Crenshaw, Lowndes, […] The post Tornado Watch added to severe weather day Wednesday appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

The National Weather Service in Mobile has continued to update information concerning a severe weather event set for Wednesday into Wednesday night. As the attached graphics show the Escambia County, Alabama area should be looking to a window of 4 p.m. to midnight as the timing for the most severe part of the storms moving […] The post Wednesday’s severe weather timing changes for area appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

Dragonfly Internet and Alabama Power have joined forces to usher high-speed Internet into Escambia County to significantly enhance the quality of life for residents of Brewton and East Brewton. By targeting these previously underserved communities, the partnership will help close the digital divide and also open a realm of opportunities in education, healthcare, and economic […] The post Joint effort brings new internet option appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

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More than 100 forensic interviews have been conducted by staff of the Escambia Regional Child Advocacy Center in the last year — 121 to be exact. The aim of the CAC is to reduce the number of interviews in the area by bringing awareness to the number of children abused in our area. The month […] The post County turns blue: Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

Escambia County EMA Director David Adams has announced our area may be in line for potentially severe weather Wednesday. In light of the expected severe weather, officials with the Escambia County School System will be releasing students at 11:30 a.m. to avoid any danger in traveling home for the day. Although the severe weather risk […] The post UPDATED: Severe weather warning in place for Wednesday appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

The Meaderwood Garden Club got an answer to their first question regarding a proposed project: yes. The group had made contact with city officials to request permission – and a location – for an Angel of Hope Memorial Garden. During last week’s meeting of the Brewton City Council, an approval was given to have a […] The post Club now raising funds for memorial garden appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

Spring is certainly in the air when you see trucks and trailers filled with fun-filled equipment. The annual T.R. Miller Athletic Club event will see plenty of fun and excitement for area children of all ages this week in Brewton. The annual fund raising event helps to raise money used for athletic organizations within the […] The post IT’S CARNIVAL TIME! appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently recognized the Georgia-Pacific Brewton mill as one of 86 manufacturing plants nationwide to earn Energy Star certification in 2023, a designation given only to plants in the top 25 percent of energy efficiency in their sector. This is the third consecutive year the Brewton mill achieved the certification; […] The post Georgia-Pacific honored by EPA appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

City of Brewton employees and members of the Events & Entertainment Committee for the city are working make sure the annual Eggsciting Egg Hunt set for Saturday is an enjoyable event for children and adults. Connie Baggett, director of programs for the city of Brewton, said that thousands of eggs are ready to be hidden […] The post City to hide thousands of eggs ahead of Saturday event appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

Bryan Jacobs came to Brewton acting on what he says God put in his heart. Jacobs, a resident of Overland Park, Kan., said the idea to make the drive to volunteer at Drexell & Honeybee’s Donations-Only Restaurant, came quite by chance. “I was listening to NPR in my car and heard just a few words […] The post Visiting Angel volunteers at Drexell & Honeybee’s appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

After serving as the City of Brewton’s attorney for 19 years, Ed Hines is retiring from the position. During Monday’s meeting of the Brewton City Council, Mayor Yank Lovelace presented a proclamation in honor of the work Hines has done for the city during his time on the job. “This meeting marks the last day […] The post Hines gets ‘key to city’ at retirement appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

A week-long observance of the upcoming Easter season will feature a variety of speakers at churches throughout the community at noon each day. The first service will be held Monday, March 25 at St. Maurice Catholic Church. Speaking for the noon service will be the Rev. Carrie Wright – pastor of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. […] The post Holy Week services set beginning March 25 appeared first on The Brewton Standard.