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Red Cross set to roll out new mobile unit - The Brewton Standard

2 weeks ago | brewtonstandard.com | Lisa Tindell

Published 5:03 pm Thursday, June 12, 2025 The American Red Cross Alabama and Mississippi Region will roll out its newest mobile blood donation unit thanks to a generous gift from the Poarch Creek Indians.
BPD: One arrested, one sought in drug case - The Brewton Standard

2 weeks ago | brewtonstandard.com | Lisa Tindell

Published 5:01 pm Thursday, June 12, 2025 On Thursday, the Brewton Police Department announced the arrest of one suspect and a search for a second in an investigation into drug crimes in the city. According to published reports on Thursday, the Brewton Police Department Narcotics Division recently concluded an investigation involving the distribution of methamphetamine in the Brewton area that has resulted in two cases netting four total felony charges.
RSTC earns 'full accreditation' - The Brewton Standard

2 weeks ago | brewtonstandard.com | Lisa Tindell

Published 4:50 pm Thursday, June 12, 2025 Reid State Technical College has earned full accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), an institutional accreditor for quality assurance in higher education.
CACC students to benefit from 'Pack Pantry' - The Brewton Standard

2 weeks ago | brewtonstandard.com | Lisa Tindell

Published 10:33 am Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Organizers are working to collect and distribute donations that will benefit students on the Brewton campus of Coastal Alabama Community College. According to Jennifer Pollite with ACCA in Brewton, the donations will provide critical resources to the students. “The Pack Pantry is committed to serving our college community with essential food, toiletries and, school supplies ensuring no one goes without,” Pollitte said.
Brown seeking re-election to Brewton council seat - The Brewton Standard

2 weeks ago | brewtonstandard.com | Lisa Tindell

Published 7:30 am Wednesday, June 11, 2025 On Tuesday, Carrie Brown threw her hat into the ring seeking re-election to the Brewton City Council District 1 seat. With the first day of official qualifying for candidates, Brown completed all the necessary work to make sure her name is on the ballot for the Aug. 26 municipal election. Brown, who has held her seat for nine years, won the position in 2016 against then-incumbent Pat Poole. She took the position with a nearly 3-to-1 margin.
Commission moves forward with block grant disaster recovery application - The Atmore Advance

2 weeks ago | atmoreadvance.com | Lisa Tindell

Published 11:42 am Monday, June 9, 2025 Escambia County Commissioners voted to move forward with an application for Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funds Monday, in hopes of funding bridge projects in the county. Ernie Baggett, director of external projects with the Association of County Commissions of Alabama, was on hand to discuss the application process. “The funding being sought is the result of Hurricanes Sally and Zeta that struck in 2020,” Baggett said.
Car show set for Blueberry Festival - The Brewton Standard

3 weeks ago | brewtonstandard.com | Lisa Tindell

Published 9:14 am Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Car enthusiasts have a reason to be excited for the 2025 Alabama Blueberry Festival set in Brewton for June 21. The annual event will once again feature a car show complete with prizes and awards in the afternoon. Registration for the event will begin at 7 a.m. on festival day with awards and prize presentations beginning at 2:30 p.m.Registration fee is $25 per vehicle.
Obituaries for week of June 1, 2025 - The Brewton Standard

3 weeks ago | brewtonstandard.com | Lisa Tindell

Published 1:23 pm Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Grant Ivory Hill Jr. – BrewtonMr. Grant Ivory Hill Jr., 71, passed away at his residence on May 20, 2025, after a brief illness. Mr. Hill was born in Wayne County, Mich. He has lived in the Brewton area for 26 years coming from Detroit, Mich. He loved jazz music and enjoyed working in his yard. Mr. Hill, “Papa”, adored and loved his grandchildren.
Blueberry Festival deadlines hit this week - The Brewton Standard

3 weeks ago | brewtonstandard.com | Lisa Tindell

Published 12:07 pm Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Blueberries are ripening on the bush and a team of workers and planners are making final preparations for the annual Alabama Blueberry Festival on Saturday, June 21 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.The Greater Brewton Area Chamber of Commerce hosts the event each June and begins planning almost as soon as the festival ends.
Jennings seeking re-election to Brewton council seat - The Brewton Standard

3 weeks ago | brewtonstandard.com | Lisa Tindell

Published 12:05 pm Tuesday, June 3, 2025 For nearly five years, David Jennings has served the citizens of District 2 as a Brewton City Councilman — and he wants to continue that service. Elected to represent District 2 in 2020, Jennings said the job has been a learning experience that has been a pleasure. “I am thankful for the opportunity to serve the people of the district and Brewton for the last five years,” Jennings said.