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County turns blue: Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month
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.
UPDATED: Severe weather warning in place for Wednesday
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.
Club now raising funds for memorial garden
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.
IT’S CARNIVAL TIME!
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.
Georgia-Pacific honored by EPA
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 to hide thousands of eggs ahead of Saturday event
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.
Visiting Angel volunteers at Drexell & Honeybee’s
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.
Hines gets ‘key to city’ at retirement
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.
Holy Week services set beginning March 25
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.
Drexell & Honeybee’s to celebrate birthday
For six years, Drexell & Honeybees Donations Only Restaurant has been serving people in the Brewton area without asking for anything in return. Lisa and Freddie McMillan may not have known what would be in store for them six years ago, but the couple has been a blessing to many — even around the world. […] The post Drexell & Honeybee’s to celebrate birthday appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Habitat event cancelled; to be re-scheduled
Officials with the Escambia County Habitat for Humanity have announced the cancellation of an event planned for Thursday. National speaker, Kari Kampakis, was set to speak Thursday, March 21 at T.R. Miller High School. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the event has been cancelled. HFH Executive Director Shae Hines said the group is disappointed that […] The post Habitat event cancelled; to be re-scheduled appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Wardrop tapped as county CSFO
The Escambia County Board of Education (Ala.) approved the hire of the school system’s new chief school financial officer (CSFO) during its regular meeting Thursday at W.S. Neal Middle School. Kristal Wardrop was approved as the new CSFO after a 4-2-1 ballot vote by the board. Wardrop is no stranger to the BOE as she […] The post Wardrop tapped as county CSFO appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Spring is coming: Business ready to bring in season
The world is turning greener by the day and the Brewton Bee Garden Center is following suit. After being closed during the winter season, the local market has re-opened with plenty of flowering and green plants to spruce up gardens and front porches as spring approaches. Owners Michael English and Hillary Herrington are also adding […] The post Spring is coming: Business ready to bring in season appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Gas prices continue steady rise
Average gasoline prices in Alabama have risen 3.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.06 per gallon as of Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,348 stations in Alabama. Prices in Alabama are 16.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 4.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. […] The post Gas prices continue steady rise appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
‘Empty Bowls’ fundraiser set March 12
The annual “Empty Bowls” fundraiser is on tap next week to help with financial support of a local charitable business. The Art for A Cause event is set for March 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the Brewton Campus of Coastal Alabama Community College hosted by the Art Department. The Art for a Cause […] The post ‘Empty Bowls’ fundraiser set March 12 appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Forestry Commission lifts fire alert
Effective immediately, State Forester Rick Oates has lifted the Fire Alert for eight counties in southwest Alabama which was issued on February 26. Scattered rainfall over most of the state during the past few days brought much needed relief to the state’s wildfire situation, and the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has resumed issuing permits for […] The post Forestry Commission lifts fire alert appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Lisenby named Citizen of the Year
The annual Greater Brewton Area Chamber of Commerce membership meeting, was held Tuesday evening naming the community’s Citizen of the Year. Clay Lisenby was honored with the award with many attributes cited in the presentation. Chamber President Hal Whitman presented the award to Lisenby for his tireless efforts in helping to make events and happenings […] The post Lisenby named Citizen of the Year appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Wiggins, Wilson take wins in county races
Raymond Wiggins will keep his seat as the County Commissioner representing District 2 after receiving nearly 66 percent of the votes in the election Tuesday. Wiggins defeated challenger Lew Najor who received just over 34 percent of the vote. As of press time Tuesday night, 1,097 votes had been cast in the race between Wiggins […] The post Wiggins, Wilson take wins in county races appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Election day at hand for candidates
In less than 24 hours, two Escambia County races will be decided. The polls for Tuesday’s election will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with two winners to be named following the poll closing Tuesday night. The race for County Commission District 2 will be decided as voters choose incumbent Raymond Wiggins or […] The post Election day at hand for candidates appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
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