East Brewton News

Staff and volunteers with the Greater Brewton Area Chamber of Commerce are gearing up and working toward making the 2008 Blueberry Festival a success.

Voters in Escambia County and across the state will be headed to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballot in the primary elections.

Family and friends are mourning the deaths of four area residents killed in two separate accidents Friday night - the third fatal accident involving Brewton area residents in a week. via Brewton Standard

“Red Cross workers have to be ready to go on a moment's notice and need to be equipped with knowledge and materials when they respond to a disaster.”

It's not every day that citizens in Brewton and East Brewton get a chance to come in contact with a real hero. via Brewton Standard

“We will be doing our part to help as much as possible in getting the house built for the Woods family”

Building a new house is exciting, even if you're a senior in high school. But having your teacher and classmates help build the house is even more exciting. via Brewton Standard

“There seems to always have been some controversy over this case”

Joyce Hicks was just 8 years old when her mother died mysteriously in Brewton. After reading an account of her mother's death in Joe Formichella's new book, "Murder Creek: The Unfortunate Incident that Befell ... via Brewton Standard

“We made arrangements for 13 people from three families to have a place to sleep Thursday night.”

One family lost most of its belongings after an apartment fire in East Brewton Thursday afternoon. via Brewton Standard

BREAKING NEWS: Apartment fire displaces 11 families Eleven families were evacuated when a fire overtook an upstairs apartment at the Wynnchase Apartments on Williamson Street in East Brewton. via Brewton Standard

“It is so good to know that our community has help reach the goal”

With a goal of $90,000 set in October, the United Fund of Brewton and East Brewton has hit the target sooner than some expected. via Brewton Standard

“Thomas's truck was found in Evergreen on Jan. 6”

An East Brewton family is awaiting the results of an autopsy to gain some closure in the death of a loved one this week. via Brewton Standard

“Our department was not aware that Thomas was missing when the arrest was made.”

An East Brewton family is asking for help finding a missing loved one. Jerome Thomas, 49, was last seen by his wife, Willodean Thomas on the afternoon of Jan. via Brewton Standard

“The only thing that keeps us from using the machine regularly is heavy rains. Anytime the weather cooperates, we have it running.”

One City of Brewton employee got a bird's eye view of a mass of debris nestled among the pilings of the Lee Street bridge. via Brewton Standard

“The $25,000 will cover the cost of the car selected to be used for the replacement vehicle.”

Brewton and East Brewton Police Departments along with the Escambia County Sheriff's Department will soon be adding new vehicles to their fleet of patrol cars. via Brewton Standard

“All of our jewelry is half price and anything for baby is half-price as well from hair bows to clothing.”

The bicycles are donned in red bows in the garage and the video games are under the tree. via Brewton Standard

“I remember the funeral in the school gym”

Twenty years later, the faces in their high school yearbook pictures still hold such promise. via Brewton Standard

Just when you thought it was safe to order off the menu, this week a bit of food for thought indicating maybe you shouldn't, even if the scores are in the 90's. If looks can be deceiving, so can a few ... via NBC 15 Online

Teachers for the Kids for Christ Ministries are shown gathered at Noah's Ark in the old sanctuary of the East Brewton United Methodist Church, the location of the once-monthly sessions. via Brewton Standard

Atmore area residents Charles Wade Madison and Chad Cole Smith were arrested on Nov. via Atmore Advance

Free tutoring for adults is available at the Brewton Public Library Literacy House, located next to the library, from 6-7 p.m. beginning Oct. via Brewton Standard

In Friday's league match, the host Thomasville Tigers football squad scored a good 42-20 victory over the Neal Eagles. via MaxPreps