Nine college students competed in the Alabama Farmers Federation’s inaugural statewide Collegiate Discussion Meet Oct. 18 in Opelika. Escambia County native and Auburn University student John Braxton Rhodes placed third and received a $500 scholarship. Rhodes is a junior studying biological and agricultural technology management. Rhodes is pictured with Federation Young Farmers Division Director Hunter […] The post Rhodes wins scholarship from AFF appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a Fire Danger Advisory for Baldwin, Butler, Choctaw, Clark, Crenshaw, Conecuh, Covington, Dallas, Escambia, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Limestone, Lowndes, Jackson, Madison, Marengo, Mobile, Monroe, Pickens, Sumter, and Washington counties in the west-central and southwest areas effective immediately until significant rainfall is received. Abnormally warm and dry conditions leading […] The post AFC issues Fire Danger Advisory appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

Gulf Coast Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) awarded W.S. Neal High School $16,930 for their project “Baseball Field Leveling”. This project assisted Neal Varsity Baseball with funds to conduct renovations which will improve the playing surface of the high school baseball field. These needed renovations in turn improved the safety for the players and individuals […] The post Gulf Cost RC&D gifts baseball field leveling grant appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

The national election to choose the person to sit in the White House has been the main focus across the country in recent months. But, one local race with two candidates vying for a spot on the Escambia County School Board as the District 2 representative, is just as important. Incumbent Danny Benjamin (D) is […] The post One local race to be decided Nov. 5 appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

Average gasoline prices in Alabama have fallen 6.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.75/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,348 stations in Alabama. Prices in Alabama are  unchanged versus a month ago and stand 26.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined […] The post Gas prices fall again appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

From the Winifred Sanderson point of view, All Hallows’ Eve has become a night of frolic, where children wear costumes and run amok. However, with some tips from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, people can tone down the running amok and still have a fun and safe Halloween. “Halloween can be a lot of fun, […] The post Safety tips for a fun Trick-or-Treat experience appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

Ronald Crutchfield had no intentions of writing a book for publication — it just happened. And the book my become a new holiday tradition for families across the globe. The Christmas Stallion, released in September, is currently available from major retailers Barnes & Nobles and on Amazon Prime. Crutchfield, a life-long resident of Brewton, penned […] The post Local author pens holiday themed book appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

Homecoming activities at T.R. Miller High School were held recently and it was more than just a chance to catch up on classmates. For the first time in over 50 years, all five majorettes and the field director from the class of 1974 were in attendance at Homecoming. They were joined by the head majorette […] The post Homecoming holds special reunion for TRM grads appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

The W.S. Neal Eagles sealed their playoff bid with a win in East Brewton as the team played host to Mobile Christian. The 34 to 12 win was one the Eagles had to take in order to get a spot in playoff action in the coming weeks. The Eagles will be traveling across town next […] The post Eagle defeat Mobile Christian; earn spot in playoffs appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

The T.R. Miller Tigers worked their magic on the road Friday night taking down the Bayside Academy Admirals by a score of 43 to 0. The win solidifies the Tigers’ position in the region, as they remain undefeated in regular play. The evening was filled with runs and first downs for the Tigers who worked […] The post Tigers defeat Bayside Academy; remain undefeated appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

On Saturday morning, October 19, 2024, Second Saint Siloam Missionary Baptist Church, in partnership with The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Incorporated, Gamma Theta Chapter, presented a “Breast Cancer Awareness and Support” Program. The theme was: Love, Faith, Strength and Hope. Shirley Roach, Angela Watson and Vivian Layton spoke during the event. All proceeds […] The post Breast Cancer Awareness and Support event held appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

After more than three decades in the business, Gwendolyn Puryear is hanging up her home health hat. Puryear has spent nearly 32 years of her life in home health care retiring from her position with Amedisys Home Care this month. Her final day punching a clock will be Oct. 23 and a special reception is […] The post Puryear starts new journey into retirement appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

A multitude of special events will all take place this Saturday giving plenty of opportunity for family fun for the community. Witches of Brewton annual Ride: The Witches of Brewton will be taking flight on Saturday beginning from the parking lot of the Brewton Area YMCA on Belleville Avenue. Registration and gathering of witches and […] The post Multiple events set Saturday for plenty of fun appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

A donation presented by United Bank officials will go a long way to help make children’s wishes come true in the upcoming holiday season. The United Bank Charitable Foundation answered a call from Hermastine Lancaster, founder and operator of Anna Bell’s Attic Ministries, Inc. Lancaster works in conjunction with the Department of Human Resources to […] The post United Bank donation to help with wish lists appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

The Brewton Lions Club will be hosting their 20th annual Car show, Ribs & Rides on Saturday, Nov. 16. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. at Camp 31 BBQ in downtown Brewton, 220 St. Joseph Street. Entry is $25 per car (which includes a $10 meal ticket per vehicle entry) with viewing of entries by […] The post Lions Club planning annual car show appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

In what many are calling one of the most important elections of our time, voting will be possible for those who can get to the polls on Nov. 5 with special provisions for those who can’t make it to the poll on voting day. A deadline for requesting an absentee ballot has been set statewide […] The post Absentee voting: Deadline to request ballot Oct. 31 appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

The road from Jackson to East Brewton was a long one Friday night after the Jackson Aggies handed the W.S. Neal Eagles a shut out game. The Aggies would dominate the entire evening leading by a score of 35 to 0 at the half. The Eagles would play well and battle hard against a determined […] The post W.S. Neal falls in shut out in Jackson appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

With hope for a playoff appearance still alive, the W.S. Neal Blue Eagles will be traveling to Jackson Friday in a region game on the road. The Eagles, currently 2-3 in 4A Region 1 play, will be looking to keep that hope alive with a win in Jackson. The Eagles currently sit in fifth place […] The post WSNs Eagles to travel to Jackson; TRM has bye week appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

The Escambia County Commission met Tuesday in a regular meeting and were given the opportunity to thank a retiring member of the Escambia County Healthcare Authority. Delois Wilson, along with family members, was present at Tuesday’s meeting to officially resign her position with the ECHCA after many years of service. “Thank you for allowing me […] The post County Commission honors ECHCA member appeared first on The Brewton Standard.

The Alabama Forestry Commission has awarded the City of Brewton a $100,000 grant to fund tree planting at five locations in the city over the next year, city officials said last week. “We are excited to add to our tree canopy with a project, ‘The Place to Grow: Reforestation,’ that will help us in the […] The post Trees on the horizon with grant for Brewton appeared first on The Brewton Standard.