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Food, entertainment will be plentiful at Blueberry Festival
Even though blueberries will be the treat of the day, plenty of other food offerings can be found at Saturday’s Alabama Blueberry Festival hosted by the Greater Brewton Area Chamber of Commerce. Festival organizers are making sure everyone’s appetite is satisfied with the offerings available this year. The main attraction will be the traditional blueberry […] The post Food, entertainment will be plentiful at Blueberry Festival appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Extension Service offers summer learning
For those looking to busy up their summers, the Escambia County Cooperative Extension Service is your go-to place. The fun begins with a Summer Beekeeping event set for this Saturday, June 15 beginning at 9 a.m. The workshop will offer plenty of information that will help you start the beekeeping process or better serve your […] The post Extension Service offers summer learning appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Bondurant named manager at MMS, Life LLC offices
With more than 30 years of experience in the medical field, Dennis Bondurant is taking on a new role. Last week, Bondurant began his work as office manager in Dr. Aaron Morgan’s office at MMS, Life, LLC. With offices in Brewton, the practice has added an office for service to residents of the Jay, Fla., […] The post Bondurant named manager at MMS, Life LLC offices appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
City prepped and ready for annual Alabama Blueberry Festival
With work crews busy cleaning and preparing for Saturday’s big day, Brewton is wonderfully ready for the annual Alabama Blueberry Festival. The event, hosted by the Greater Brewton Area Chamber of Commerce, will be filled with plenty of fun, shopping, entertainment and, of course, blueberries. The Chamber has commissioned workers who will be working through […] The post City prepped and ready for annual Alabama Blueberry Festival appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Field Day set for ham radio operators
The Southern Amateur Radio Union in Brewton will be participating in the annual ARRL Field Day even set for June 22-23 in Century. The event will be held at Travis Nelson Park at 4541 County Road 4 in Century, Fla. David Turner, vice president of the local group, said the event will be open to […] The post Field Day set for ham radio operators appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Rhodes receives Cattlemen’s Association scholarship
John Rhodes was awarded the Tagged for Academic Excellence Scholarship at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarship Banquet held Friday, May 3 in Wetumpka, AL. John is the son of Susan Rhodes of Brewton. Rhodes attends Auburn University where he is pursuing a degree in Biological and Agricultural Technology Management. He was one of 113 scholarship recipients awarded over $110,250 […] The post Rhodes receives Cattlemen’s Association scholarship appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Bridges receives Gulf Winds Cars Foundation scholarship
The Gulf Winds Cares Foundation awarded $25,000 in scholarships this year to five outstanding students: Kenna Alverson, Edward Bridges, Garrett Hogan, William Kroger, and John Pinette. Each student received $5,000 to continue pursuing their dreams and passions. Gulf Winds received 66 applications for the Scholarship Program, designed to support students pursuing higher education. Eligible applicants […] The post Bridges receives Gulf Winds Cars Foundation scholarship appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Blueberry Festival shirts ready for pick up
The Greater Brewton Area Chamber of Commerce has all pre-ordered Blueberry Festival shirts ready for pick-up beginning today. Chamber officials say pre-ordered shirts can be picked up at the offices of the Chamber inside Brewton City Hall on Douglas Avenue during regular business hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Wednesday, June 12. For […] The post Blueberry Festival shirts ready for pick up appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
TRM twins awarded Koch Family Foundation Dependent Scholarship
Ashtynn and Alise Carden, graduating seniors at TR Miller High School, have been selected as recipients of the 2024 Koch Family Foundation Dependent Scholarship of $2,000 based on their demonstrated hard work through contributions to their schools and communities. They are the daughters of David and Shellie Carden. David is a 24-year E&I technician in […] The post TRM twins awarded Koch Family Foundation Dependent Scholarship appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Memorial Day event draws ‘largest’ crowd
With patriotic music in the background, dozens of area families were on hand Monday for the annual Memorial Day ceremony hosted by American Legion Post 90 in Brewton. The lawn of the Escambia County Courthouse on Belleville Avenue held the large crowd of patriots for the event. American Legionnaire Joe Dozier welcomed guests to the […] The post Memorial Day event draws ‘largest’ crowd appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
TRM seniors become graduates
T.R. Miller High School seniors became graduates last Friday in a ceremony held in the auditorium on the campus of Coastal Alabama Community College. A near-capacity crowd of well-wishers gathered for the ceremonies that would move the seniors into the world of graduates. The crowd was welcomed by Kaitlyn Nicole Commander with special remarks from […] The post TRM seniors become graduates appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Brewton City BOE approves personnel changes
The Brewton City School’s Board of Education met Monday afternoon in a regular meeting to handle personnel matters in addition to regular business items. In the meeting, Board members quickly agreed to a list of employment items for Brewton City School’s as recommended by Dr. Kenneth Varner, superintendent for the system. Changes noted in the […] The post Brewton City BOE approves personnel changes appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
WSN seniors become graduates
The hustle and bustle of the last few months came to an end for the seniors at W.S. Neal High School Monday evening. In a 7 p.m. ceremony in the school’s stadium, 82 graduates crossed the stage during the 94th commencement ceremony at the school. Valedictorian Emily Pettis spoke to the group in the traditional […] The post WSN seniors become graduates appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Varner resigns as superintendent of Brewton City Schools
It was standing room only Thursday afternoon at the Brewton City Board of Education’s special called meeting that ended with the planned departure of Dr. Kenneth Varner as the system’s superintendent. As the Board President Ann Peach called the meeting to order, only one item was on the agenda for the meeting — personnel action. […] The post Varner resigns as superintendent of Brewton City Schools appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
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