SERVING BREWTON, EAST BREWTON AND THE PEOPLE ANDNEWSSPORTSOPINIONBLOGSLIFESTYLESBUSINESS Serving Brewton, East Brewton and the people and communities of eastern and central Escambia County Alabama since 1906 MASKS STILL REQUIRED AT HOSPITALS, NURSING FACILITIES Below are the mask requirements for hospitals and nursing homes. Both hospitals and nursing homes must continue to follow the updated CDC visitation guidance issued on April 27, 2021. This requires that “visitors to healthcare facilities, regardless of their vaccination status, should wear a well-fitting cloth mask, facemask, or

respirator.”.

IVEY SAYS END TO HEALTH ORDER, SOE IS COMING Ivey says end to health order, SOE is coming. Governor Kay Ivey announced today (Monday) that Alabama’s COVID-19 public health order will end Monday, May 31, 2021, and the state of emergency will end Tuesday, July 6, 2021. “For over a year now, Alabamians, like people around the globe, have made sacrifices and adjusted to a temporary

‘new

STATE COULD LOSE VACCINE DOSES TO OTHER STATES President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that COVID-19 vaccine that is going unused by some states will begin being reallocated to states and rural communities where there is greater demand. Until now, the supply of vaccine has been divided evenly based on adult population in each state. Under the newly announced plan, unclaimed doses will be SUNDAY CLINIC SET IN ATMORE FOR COVID-19 VACCINE If you work long hours, setting a time to get the COVID-19 vaccine may be a hard thing to schedule. If that’s the thing that’s holding you back, a Sunday clinic for the vaccine in Atmore may be the answer. Wind Creek in Atmore will be hosting an open-to-the-public vaccine clinic in the ballroom at Wind Creek Casino & Hotel from 1 to 7 p.m. LODUCA MOVES PRACTICE TO MID-TOWN The office is open for patient care Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Fridays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The office is closed each day from 1 to 2 p.m. for lunch. For those interested to learn more about the pediatric services offered by LoDuca at Midtown Pediatrics, contact their office at 251-868-2090. REMAINS IDENTIFIED AS MISSING WOMAN Remains identified as missing woman. Escambia County Sheriff Heath Jackson released information Friday concerning the discovery of human remains in an area off Canaan Church Road in Conecuh County. The remains have been positively identified as those of Shari Saunders, who was reported missing in August 2018, Jackson said. VACCINES FOR COVID-19 BEGIN IN BREWTON Vaccinations against COVID-19 are underway in Brewton at D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital, but the general public will have to wait a while longer for the medicine. Debbie Gist, compliance officer and vaccine coordinator for D.W. McMillan, said the first vaccines were administered late last month for hospital personnel. “We had a dress

rehearsal for 10

POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS PRAISING LEGISLATORS FOR The Poarch Band of Creek Indians praised the Alabama Senate for their passage of legislation to allow Alabamians a vote on a Constitutional Amendment to address gaming in Alabama. Following the vote, Stephanie A. Bryan, the Tribe’s Chairwoman and CEO, said: “I want to thank Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed, along with Senators Albritton, ICE CREAM SHOP PLANNED NEAR DOWNTOWN Ice cream shop planned near downtown. For those who enjoy ice cream, the announcement of a new shop near downtown Brewton may be a dream come true. Amanda Quick Chavers received approval for a lease from the City of Brewton for the shop to be located at 188 South Boulevard adjacent to Jennings Park. “It’s exciting,” Chavers said. SERVING BREWTON, EAST BREWTON AND THE PEOPLE ANDNEWSSPORTSOPINIONBLOGSLIFESTYLESBUSINESS Serving Brewton, East Brewton and the people and communities of eastern and central Escambia County Alabama since 1906 MASKS STILL REQUIRED AT HOSPITALS, NURSING FACILITIES Below are the mask requirements for hospitals and nursing homes. Both hospitals and nursing homes must continue to follow the updated CDC visitation guidance issued on April 27, 2021. This requires that “visitors to healthcare facilities, regardless of their vaccination status, should wear a well-fitting cloth mask, facemask, or

respirator.”.

IVEY SAYS END TO HEALTH ORDER, SOE IS COMING Ivey says end to health order, SOE is coming. Governor Kay Ivey announced today (Monday) that Alabama’s COVID-19 public health order will end Monday, May 31, 2021, and the state of emergency will end Tuesday, July 6, 2021. “For over a year now, Alabamians, like people around the globe, have made sacrifices and adjusted to a temporary

‘new

STATE COULD LOSE VACCINE DOSES TO OTHER STATES President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that COVID-19 vaccine that is going unused by some states will begin being reallocated to states and rural communities where there is greater demand. Until now, the supply of vaccine has been divided evenly based on adult population in each state. Under the newly announced plan, unclaimed doses will be SUNDAY CLINIC SET IN ATMORE FOR COVID-19 VACCINE If you work long hours, setting a time to get the COVID-19 vaccine may be a hard thing to schedule. If that’s the thing that’s holding you back, a Sunday clinic for the vaccine in Atmore may be the answer. Wind Creek in Atmore will be hosting an open-to-the-public vaccine clinic in the ballroom at Wind Creek Casino & Hotel from 1 to 7 p.m. LODUCA MOVES PRACTICE TO MID-TOWN The office is open for patient care Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Fridays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The office is closed each day from 1 to 2 p.m. for lunch. For those interested to learn more about the pediatric services offered by LoDuca at Midtown Pediatrics, contact their office at 251-868-2090. REMAINS IDENTIFIED AS MISSING WOMAN Remains identified as missing woman. Escambia County Sheriff Heath Jackson released information Friday concerning the discovery of human remains in an area off Canaan Church Road in Conecuh County. The remains have been positively identified as those of Shari Saunders, who was reported missing in August 2018, Jackson said. VACCINES FOR COVID-19 BEGIN IN BREWTON Vaccinations against COVID-19 are underway in Brewton at D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital, but the general public will have to wait a while longer for the medicine. Debbie Gist, compliance officer and vaccine coordinator for D.W. McMillan, said the first vaccines were administered late last month for hospital personnel. “We had a dress

rehearsal for 10

POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS PRAISING LEGISLATORS FOR The Poarch Band of Creek Indians praised the Alabama Senate for their passage of legislation to allow Alabamians a vote on a Constitutional Amendment to address gaming in Alabama. Following the vote, Stephanie A. Bryan, the Tribe’s Chairwoman and CEO, said: “I want to thank Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed, along with Senators Albritton, ICE CREAM SHOP PLANNED NEAR DOWNTOWN Ice cream shop planned near downtown. For those who enjoy ice cream, the announcement of a new shop near downtown Brewton may be a dream come true. Amanda Quick Chavers received approval for a lease from the City of Brewton for the shop to be located at 188 South Boulevard adjacent to Jennings Park. “It’s exciting,” Chavers said. OBITUARIES | THE BREWTON STANDARD DWM reporting one new COVID-19 case since Friday Tuesday, June 8, 2021 3:04 pm. Only one new case of COVID-19 has been reported in Escambia

County since

NEWS | THE BREWTON STANDARD This is the category for the news section. This is not the same as the Top Stories section, but you may have to assign 1 story to both categories from time to time. 4-H CENTER DEDICATED WEDNESDAY COLUMBIANA, Ala.—The Alabama Cooperative Extension System and the Alabama 4-H Foundation dedicated an $8.4 million addition to the Alabama 4-H Center Wednesday, June 9. The Alabama 4-H Center is the premiere environmental education program in Alabama. It is the only conference center located in the pristine, natural environment of Alabama. Located on more than 260 NON-PROFIT SUMMIT SET AS VIRTUAL FOR 2021 The 2021 South Alabama Nonprofit Summit is locally-organized professional development for people who serve in the nonprofit sector. The Summit, which will be virtual again this year, is sponsored by the Alabama Association of Nonprofits, Community Foundation of South Alabama, United Way of Southwest Alabama, University of South Alabama Melton Center for Entrepreneurship & STATE COULD LOSE VACCINE DOSES TO OTHER STATES President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that COVID-19 vaccine that is going unused by some states will begin being reallocated to states and rural communities where there is greater demand. Until now, the supply of vaccine has been divided evenly based on adult population in each state. Under the newly announced plan, unclaimed doses will be FOOD PANTRY SERVING HUNDREDS IN COMMUNITY Since opening a food bank on May 1, Cheryl Barton and Fannie Finkley with the Pensacola Caring Hearts, has organized and distributed food for hundreds of families in need in the Brewton community. Housed in the J.L. Fisher Center, the Caring Hearts Food Pantry serves families who have a continued need for food in the SUNDAY CLINIC SET IN ATMORE FOR COVID-19 VACCINE If you work long hours, setting a time to get the COVID-19 vaccine may be a hard thing to schedule. If that’s the thing that’s holding you back, a Sunday clinic for the vaccine in Atmore may be the answer. Wind Creek in Atmore will be hosting an open-to-the-public vaccine clinic in the ballroom at Wind Creek Casino & Hotel from 1 to 7 p.m. ALABAMA 41 BRIDGE TO OPEN THURSDAY IN RIVERVIEW Officials are preparing to open the bridge over Conecuh River on Alabama 41 in Riverview on Thursday. The specific time of the opening has not been announced, but travelers through the area should expect to see traffic diverted from the old bridge to the new construction. We will have more information on the bridge opening BPD SEARCHING FOR GRIMES Brewton Police are asking for help from the public to locate a man wanted on multiple charges. Michael Grimes is facing domestic violence charges as well as theft of property charges. Sgt. Steven Ferguson with the Brewton Police Department said the charges stemmed from an incident that occurred Saturday night into Sunday morning in Brewton. LOCAL PLAYERS FACE OFF IN CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNEY The Summertime Bash softball tournament was held last Saturday in Millbrook with two teams facing off for the championship title. Above, The Brewton Wave team, shown at left, and the MC Elite Team, shown at right, faced each other in the game. Both teams, coincidentally, consist of players from the Brewton and East Brewton area. SERVING BREWTON, EAST BREWTON AND THE PEOPLE ANDNEWSSPORTSOPINIONBLOGSLIFESTYLESBUSINESS Serving Brewton, East Brewton and the people and communities of eastern and central Escambia County Alabama since 1906 OBITUARIES | THE BREWTON STANDARD 3 new cases of COVID-19 in county Friday, June 4, 2021 11:35 am. Escambia County has three new cases of COVID-19 this week according to data released today from the Escambia County Health Care Authority. MASKS STILL REQUIRED AT HOSPITALS, NURSING FACILITIES Below are the mask requirements for hospitals and nursing homes. Both hospitals and nursing homes must continue to follow the updated CDC visitation guidance issued on April 27, 2021. This requires that “visitors to healthcare facilities, regardless of their vaccination status, should wear a well-fitting cloth mask, facemask, or

respirator.”.

IVEY SAYS END TO HEALTH ORDER, SOE IS COMING Ivey says end to health order, SOE is coming. Governor Kay Ivey announced today (Monday) that Alabama’s COVID-19 public health order will end Monday, May 31, 2021, and the state of emergency will end Tuesday, July 6, 2021. “For over a year now, Alabamians, like people around the globe, have made sacrifices and adjusted to a temporary

‘new

STATE COULD LOSE VACCINE DOSES TO OTHER STATES President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that COVID-19 vaccine that is going unused by some states will begin being reallocated to states and rural communities where there is greater demand. Until now, the supply of vaccine has been divided evenly based on adult population in each state. Under the newly announced plan, unclaimed doses will be REMAINS IDENTIFIED AS MISSING WOMAN Remains identified as missing woman. Escambia County Sheriff Heath Jackson released information Friday concerning the discovery of human remains in an area off Canaan Church Road in Conecuh County. The remains have been positively identified as those of Shari Saunders, who was reported missing in August 2018, Jackson said. PLANS FOR BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL IN HIGH GEAR a year ago. Mr. Joseph William “Joe” Younce, age 87 of Cricket Lane in Brewton, passed away Tues., Feb. 25, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Younce was a native of Hickory, N. C. and a longtime resident of Brewton. He was a retired branch manager for Borden’s Milk Company with 30 plus years of service and attended the . . SUNDAY CLINIC SET IN ATMORE FOR COVID-19 VACCINE If you work long hours, setting a time to get the COVID-19 vaccine may be a hard thing to schedule. If that’s the thing that’s holding you back, a Sunday clinic for the vaccine in Atmore may be the answer. Wind Creek in Atmore will be hosting an open-to-the-public vaccine clinic in the ballroom at Wind Creek Casino & Hotel from 1 to 7 p.m. POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS PRAISING LEGISLATORS FOR The Poarch Band of Creek Indians praised the Alabama Senate for their passage of legislation to allow Alabamians a vote on a Constitutional Amendment to address gaming in Alabama. Following the vote, Stephanie A. Bryan, the Tribe’s Chairwoman and CEO, said: “I want to thank Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed, along with Senators Albritton, LODUCA MOVES PRACTICE TO MID-TOWN The office is open for patient care Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Fridays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The office is closed each day from 1 to 2 p.m. for lunch. For those interested to learn more about the pediatric services offered by LoDuca at Midtown Pediatrics, contact their office at 251-868-2090. SERVING BREWTON, EAST BREWTON AND THE PEOPLE ANDNEWSSPORTSOPINIONBLOGSLIFESTYLESBUSINESS Serving Brewton, East Brewton and the people and communities of eastern and central Escambia County Alabama since 1906 MASKS STILL REQUIRED AT HOSPITALS, NURSING FACILITIES Below are the mask requirements for hospitals and nursing homes. Both hospitals and nursing homes must continue to follow the updated CDC visitation guidance issued on April 27, 2021. This requires that “visitors to healthcare facilities, regardless of their vaccination status, should wear a well-fitting cloth mask, facemask, or

respirator.”.

OBITUARIES | THE BREWTON STANDARD Capacity returns to 100 percent for The Vet at Troy Thursday, May 27, 2021 11:10 am Troy’s Veterans Memorial Stadium will operate at 100 percent capacity and full tailgating will return to campus for the upcoming 2021 football season, Director of IVEY SAYS END TO HEALTH ORDER, SOE IS COMING Ivey says end to health order, SOE is coming. Governor Kay Ivey announced today (Monday) that Alabama’s COVID-19 public health order will end Monday, May 31, 2021, and the state of emergency will end Tuesday, July 6, 2021. “For over a year now, Alabamians, like people around the globe, have made sacrifices and adjusted to a temporary

‘new

STATE COULD LOSE VACCINE DOSES TO OTHER STATES President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that COVID-19 vaccine that is going unused by some states will begin being reallocated to states and rural communities where there is greater demand. Until now, the supply of vaccine has been divided evenly based on adult population in each state. Under the newly announced plan, unclaimed doses will be REMAINS IDENTIFIED AS MISSING WOMAN Remains identified as missing woman. Escambia County Sheriff Heath Jackson released information Friday concerning the discovery of human remains in an area off Canaan Church Road in Conecuh County. The remains have been positively identified as those of Shari Saunders, who was reported missing in August 2018, Jackson said. PLANS FOR BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL IN HIGH GEAR a year ago. Mr. Joseph William “Joe” Younce, age 87 of Cricket Lane in Brewton, passed away Tues., Feb. 25, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Younce was a native of Hickory, N. C. and a longtime resident of Brewton. He was a retired branch manager for Borden’s Milk Company with 30 plus years of service and attended the . . SUNDAY CLINIC SET IN ATMORE FOR COVID-19 VACCINE If you work long hours, setting a time to get the COVID-19 vaccine may be a hard thing to schedule. If that’s the thing that’s holding you back, a Sunday clinic for the vaccine in Atmore may be the answer. Wind Creek in Atmore will be hosting an open-to-the-public vaccine clinic in the ballroom at Wind Creek Casino & Hotel from 1 to 7 p.m. POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS PRAISING LEGISLATORS FOR The Poarch Band of Creek Indians praised the Alabama Senate for their passage of legislation to allow Alabamians a vote on a Constitutional Amendment to address gaming in Alabama. Following the vote, Stephanie A. Bryan, the Tribe’s Chairwoman and CEO, said: “I want to thank Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed, along with Senators Albritton, LODUCA MOVES PRACTICE TO MID-TOWN The office is open for patient care Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Fridays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The office is closed each day from 1 to 2 p.m. for lunch. For those interested to learn more about the pediatric services offered by LoDuca at Midtown Pediatrics, contact their office at 251-868-2090. NEWS | THE BREWTON STANDARD This is the category for the news section. This is not the same as the Top Stories section, but you may have to assign 1 story to both categories from time to time. OBITUARIES | THE BREWTON STANDARD Capacity returns to 100 percent for The Vet at Troy Thursday, May 27, 2021 11:10 am Troy’s Veterans Memorial Stadium will operate at 100 percent capacity and full tailgating will return to campus for the upcoming 2021 football season, Director of DWM REPORTING ONE NEW COVID-19 CASE SINCE FRIDAY Only one new case of COVID-19 has been reported in Escambia County since the June 4 data information was released. The lone case was reported from test results at D.W McMillan Memorial Hospital in Brewton. Atmore Community Hospital tests resulted in no new cases. For additional data on the latest COVID-19 number, please see the PANDEMIC EBT BENEFITS ROLL OUT THIS WEEK 13 hours ago · Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits will start rolling out this week to families with eligible school-age children who missed out on free or reduced-price school meals because of the pandemic. EBT cards containing the benefits will be mailed to families with children in pre-K and K-12 who lost access to meals from the National School

Lunch

MARSHALL LEADS COALITION TO BENEFIT ENERGY POLICY Attorney General Steve Marshall is leading a 17-state coalition of attorneys general to prevent the Biden administration from radically transforming the national energy policy of the United States by federal-court fiat. The attorneys general have moved to intervene in Juliana v. United States, a lawsuit that seeks to enact a sweeping climate change agenda not through FOOD PANTRY SERVING HUNDREDS IN COMMUNITY Since opening a food bank on May 1, Cheryl Barton and Fannie Finkley with the Pensacola Caring Hearts, has organized and distributed food for hundreds of families in need in the Brewton community. Housed in the J.L. Fisher Center, the Caring Hearts Food Pantry serves families who have a continued need for food in the ICE CREAM SHOP UP AND RUNNING Since a soft opening on May 30, the parking lot of Aunt Elsie’s Ice Cream Shoppe has been filled. Amanda Quick Chavers, owner of the local ice cream shop, said the first weeks of the business have been busy but fun. “We open at 11 a.m. every day and people start coming in as

soon as we open

BPD SEARCHING FOR GRIMES Brewton Police are asking for help from the public to locate a man wanted on multiple charges. Michael Grimes is facing domestic violence charges as well as theft of property charges. Sgt. Steven Ferguson with the Brewton Police Department said the charges stemmed from an incident that occurred Saturday night into Sunday morning in Brewton. ALABAMA 41 BRIDGE TO OPEN THURSDAY IN RIVERVIEW 9 hours ago · Officials are preparing to open the bridge over Conecuh River on Alabama 41 in Riverview on Thursday. The specific time of the opening has not been announced, but travelers through the area should expect to see traffic diverted from the old bridge to the new construction. We will have more information on the bridge opening LOCAL PLAYERS FACE OFF IN CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNEY The Summertime Bash softball tournament was held last Saturday in Millbrook with two teams facing off for the championship title. Above, The Brewton Wave team, shown at left, and the MC Elite Team, shown at right, faced each other in the game. Both teams, coincidentally, consist of players from the Brewton and East Brewton area. SERVING BREWTON, EAST BREWTON AND THE PEOPLE ANDNEWSSPORTSOPINIONBLOGSLIFESTYLESBUSINESS Serving Brewton, East Brewton and the people and communities of eastern and central Escambia County Alabama since 1906 NEWS | THE BREWTON STANDARD This is the category for the news section. This is not the same as the Top Stories section, but you may have to assign 1 story to both categories from time to time. OBITUARIES | THE BREWTON STANDARD 3 new cases of COVID-19 in county Friday, June 4, 2021 11:35 am. Escambia County has three new cases of COVID-19 this week according to data released today from the Escambia County Health Care Authority. MASKS STILL REQUIRED AT HOSPITALS, NURSING FACILITIES Below are the mask requirements for hospitals and nursing homes. Both hospitals and nursing homes must continue to follow the updated CDC visitation guidance issued on April 27, 2021. This requires that “visitors to healthcare facilities, regardless of their vaccination status, should wear a well-fitting cloth mask, facemask, or

respirator.”.

IVEY SAYS END TO HEALTH ORDER, SOE IS COMING Ivey says end to health order, SOE is coming. Governor Kay Ivey announced today (Monday) that Alabama’s COVID-19 public health order will end Monday, May 31, 2021, and the state of emergency will end Tuesday, July 6, 2021. “For over a year now, Alabamians, like people around the globe, have made sacrifices and adjusted to a temporary

‘new

STATE COULD LOSE VACCINE DOSES TO OTHER STATES State could lose vaccine doses to other states. President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that COVID-19 vaccine that is going unused by some states will begin being reallocated to states and rural communities where there is greater demand. Until now, the supply of vaccine has been divided evenly based on adult population in each state. REMAINS IDENTIFIED AS MISSING WOMAN Remains identified as missing woman. Escambia County Sheriff Heath Jackson released information Friday concerning the discovery of human remains in an area off Canaan Church Road in Conecuh County. The remains have been positively identified as those of Shari Saunders, who was reported missing in August 2018, Jackson said. ICE CREAM SHOP PLANNED NEAR DOWNTOWN Ice cream shop planned near downtown. For those who enjoy ice cream, the announcement of a new shop near downtown Brewton may be a dream come true. Amanda Quick Chavers received approval for a lease from the City of Brewton for the shop to be located at 188 South Boulevard adjacent to Jennings Park. “It’s exciting,” Chavers said. LUCILLE MARSHALL HARVEY By Staff Brewton Mrs. Lucille Marshall Harvey, 80, died recently in Brewton. She was a native of Burnt Corn and a long time resident of Brewton. When she was three years old, her mother died and she and her younger sister came to Brewton to live with relatives. She attended Southern Normal School and graduated CONVICTED SEX OFFENDER ARRESTED FOR SEX ABUSE A convicted sex offender was arrested Monday for sexual abuse locally. Shawn Michel Evanuk, a white male, 45, was arrested on April 19 for failure to register as an adult sex offender. He was released the same day on bond. Escambia County Chief Deputy Mike Lambert said that on April 17, an additional report was SERVING BREWTON, EAST BREWTON AND THE PEOPLE ANDNEWSSPORTSOPINIONBLOGSLIFESTYLESBUSINESS Serving Brewton, East Brewton and the people and communities of eastern and central Escambia County Alabama since 1906 NEWS | THE BREWTON STANDARD This is the category for the news section. This is not the same as the Top Stories section, but you may have to assign 1 story to both categories from time to time. OBITUARIES | THE BREWTON STANDARD 3 new cases of COVID-19 in county Friday, June 4, 2021 11:35 am. Escambia County has three new cases of COVID-19 this week according to data released today from the Escambia County Health Care Authority. MASKS STILL REQUIRED AT HOSPITALS, NURSING FACILITIES Below are the mask requirements for hospitals and nursing homes. Both hospitals and nursing homes must continue to follow the updated CDC visitation guidance issued on April 27, 2021. This requires that “visitors to healthcare facilities, regardless of their vaccination status, should wear a well-fitting cloth mask, facemask, or

respirator.”.

IVEY SAYS END TO HEALTH ORDER, SOE IS COMING Ivey says end to health order, SOE is coming. Governor Kay Ivey announced today (Monday) that Alabama’s COVID-19 public health order will end Monday, May 31, 2021, and the state of emergency will end Tuesday, July 6, 2021. “For over a year now, Alabamians, like people around the globe, have made sacrifices and adjusted to a temporary

‘new

STATE COULD LOSE VACCINE DOSES TO OTHER STATES State could lose vaccine doses to other states. President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that COVID-19 vaccine that is going unused by some states will begin being reallocated to states and rural communities where there is greater demand. Until now, the supply of vaccine has been divided evenly based on adult population in each state. REMAINS IDENTIFIED AS MISSING WOMAN Remains identified as missing woman. Escambia County Sheriff Heath Jackson released information Friday concerning the discovery of human remains in an area off Canaan Church Road in Conecuh County. The remains have been positively identified as those of Shari Saunders, who was reported missing in August 2018, Jackson said. ICE CREAM SHOP PLANNED NEAR DOWNTOWN Ice cream shop planned near downtown. For those who enjoy ice cream, the announcement of a new shop near downtown Brewton may be a dream come true. Amanda Quick Chavers received approval for a lease from the City of Brewton for the shop to be located at 188 South Boulevard adjacent to Jennings Park. “It’s exciting,” Chavers said. LUCILLE MARSHALL HARVEY By Staff Brewton Mrs. Lucille Marshall Harvey, 80, died recently in Brewton. She was a native of Burnt Corn and a long time resident of Brewton. When she was three years old, her mother died and she and her younger sister came to Brewton to live with relatives. She attended Southern Normal School and graduated CONVICTED SEX OFFENDER ARRESTED FOR SEX ABUSE A convicted sex offender was arrested Monday for sexual abuse locally. Shawn Michel Evanuk, a white male, 45, was arrested on April 19 for failure to register as an adult sex offender. He was released the same day on bond. Escambia County Chief Deputy Mike Lambert said that on April 17, an additional report was NEWS | THE BREWTON STANDARD Capacity returns to 100 percent for The Vet at Troy Thursday, May 27, 2021 11:10 am Troy’s Veterans Memorial Stadium will operate at 100 percent capacity and full tailgating will return to campus for the upcoming 2021 football season, Director of OBITUARIES | THE BREWTON STANDARD City pool opens at noon, park dedication set today; Hurricane season officially underway; New COVID cases reported this week; Bill signed to benefit state educators SERVING BREWTON, EAST BREWTON AND THE PEOPLE AND Serving Brewton, East Brewton and the people and communities of eastern and central Escambia County Alabama since 1906 3 NEW CASES OF COVID-19 IN COUNTY Escambia County has three new cases of COVID-19 this week according to data released today from the Escambia County Health Care Authority. One new case was reported following testing at Atmore Community Hospital and two new cases were reported at D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital in Brewton. For more details, see the associated graphic with

this

CITY POOL OPENS AT NOON, PARK DEDICATION SET TODAY Swimmers of all ages have waited patiently as the City of Brewton completed work for the newest addition to recreational activities in the community. The Brewton City Pool, located at Dogwood Hills Park, will open at noon today with a special ceremony heralding the arrival of summer. Mayor Yank Lovelace said the pool opening is EXPERTS WEIGH IN ON ACTIVE HURRICANE SEASON This year’s hurricane season appears to be developing into an active one. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is forecasting 13 to 20 named storms. According to the center, six to 10 of these storms could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher). This prediction includes that as many as three to five major hurricanes (category

three, four

ESCAMBIA COUNTY

3 new cases of COVID-19 in county Friday, June 4, 2021 11:35 am. Escambia County has three new cases of COVID-19 this week according to data released today from the Escambia County Health Care Authority. HURRICANE SEASON OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY Today, June 1, marks the official beginning to the Atlantic hurricane season with one storm already in the books. Hurricanes, as well as other storms, are closely monitored by the Escambia County Emergency Management Agency as well as several area weather related entities. David Adams, EMA director for Escambia County, said the predictions

for the

LODUCA MOVES PRACTICE TO MID-TOWN The office is open for patient care Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Fridays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The office is closed each day from 1 to 2 p.m. for lunch. For those interested to learn more about the pediatric services offered by LoDuca at Midtown Pediatrics, contact their office at 251-868-2090. NO IFS, ANDS OR BUTTS: BUILDING HAD RICH HISTORY a year ago. Mr. Joseph William “Joe” Younce, age 87 of Cricket Lane in Brewton, passed away Tues., Feb. 25, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Younce was a native of Hickory, N. C. and a longtime resident of Brewton. He was a retired branch manager for Borden’s Milk Company with 30 plus years of service and attended the . .

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UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS SET TO CHANGE FOR ALABAMA RESIDENTS

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Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama will end its participation in all federally funded pandemic unemployment compensation ... Read more

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WSN GIRLS WIN AREA CROWN

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W.S. Neal defeated St. Michael 11-4 on May 6 to win the Class 4A, Area 1 title at ... Read more

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LADY TIGERS CLAIM AREA TITLE

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T.R. Miller defeated Flomaton 4-0 today in an if necessary game to claim the Class 3A, Area 2 ... Read more

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CITIZENS OF THE YEAR ANNOUNCED FOR BREWTON AREA

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Two of Brewton’s finest residents were honored Thursday evening by being named the city’s Citizens of the Year ... Read more

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UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS SET TO CHANGE FOR ALABAMA RESIDENTS

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Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama will end its participation in all federally funded pandemic unemployment compensation ... Read more

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UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS SET TO CHANGE FOR ALABAMA RESIDENTS

28 DAYS AGO

Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama will end its participation in all federally funded pandemic unemployment compensation ... Read more

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WSN GIRLS WIN AREA CROWN

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W.S. Neal defeated St. Michael 11-4 on May 6 to win the Class 4A, Area 1 title at ... Read more

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LADY TIGERS CLAIM AREA TITLE

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T.R. Miller defeated Flomaton 4-0 today in an if necessary game to claim the Class 3A, Area 2 ... Read more

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CITIZENS OF THE YEAR ANNOUNCED FOR BREWTON AREA

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Two of Brewton’s finest residents were honored Thursday evening by being named the city’s Citizens of the Year ... Read more

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DWM WELCOMES NEW STAFF D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital announced that Aleigh Taylor, CRNP and Natalie Young, CRNP, have both joined the staff of the D.W. McMillan Medical Center. They ... Read more

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COVID-19 TESTING OUTPACES WORKERS Over the past two days, MainStreet Family Care in Brewton has seen an influx of patients. “Right now our clinics are normally staffed to

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3 NEW CASES OF COVID-19 IN COUNTY Escambia County has three new cases of COVID-19 this week according to data released today from the Escambia County Health Care Authority. One new case ... Read more BY LISA TINDELL, FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2021 11:35 AM

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EXPERTS WEIGH IN ON ACTIVE HURRICANE SEASON This year’s hurricane season appears to be developing into an active one. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is forecasting 13 to 20 named storms. According to the center, ... Read more BY LISA TINDELL, FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2021 11:31 AM

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CITY POOL OPENS AT NOON, PARK DEDICATION SET TODAY Swimmers of all ages have waited patiently as the City of Brewton completed work for the newest addition to recreational activities in the community. The ... Read more BY LISA TINDELL, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2021 1:00 AM

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HURRICANE SEASON OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY Today, June 1, marks the official beginning to the Atlantic hurricane season with one storm already in the books. Hurricanes, as well as other storms, ... Read more BY LISA TINDELL, TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2021 2:30 PM

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NEW COVID CASES REPORTED THIS WEEK The Escambia County Healthcare Authority has released data that shows six new cases of COVID-19 in the past week. At D.W. McMillan Hospital, four new ... Read more BY LISA TINDELL, TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2021 2:23 PM

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BILL SIGNED TO BENEFIT STATE EDUCATORS Brewton native Representative Alan Baker sponsored a bill that was signed into law today benefiting teachers in the state. The Bill, House Bill 93; related ... Read more BY LISA TINDELL, THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021 11:16 AM

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CAPACITY RETURNS TO 100 PERCENT FOR THE VET AT TROY Troy’s Veterans Memorial Stadium will operate at 100 percent capacity and full tailgating will return to campus for the upcoming 2021 football season, Director of ... Read more BY LISA TINDELL, THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021 11:10 AM

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WIC RECIPIENTS SEE INCREASE IN FRUIT, VEGETABLE BENEFITS The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 provides state WIC agencies with the option to temporarily increase cash value benefits (CVBs) to $35 per ... Read more BY LISA TINDELL, THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021 9:19 AM

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STATE SHRIMP SEASON OPENS JUNE 1 If you like working for your supper, you have a chance to throw out some nets and do a little shrimping beginning next week. Pursuant ...

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MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES PLANNED The Escambia County Memorial Committee and the American Legion will be hosting a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 31 beginning at 9 a.m.

The ... Read more

BY LISA TINDELL, WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2021 10:50 AM

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COVID CASES STILL SHOWING UP IN COUNTY Even though the number of positive COVID-19 cases in the county has slowed dramatically over the past few months, there is an increase in cases ... Read more BY LISA TINDELL, WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2021 9:55 AM

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PATE TO SEEK RE-ELECTION AS STATE AG COMMISSIONER Commissioner Rick Pate announced this week that he will seek re-election as the GOP nominee for Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries in 2022. Commissioner Pate ... Read more BY LISA TINDELL, WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2021 8:57 AM

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ADPH URGES SAFETY FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND Celebrate Memorial Day Safely As we honor the men and women who have given their lives for this country, respect your fellow citizens by doing ... Read more BY LISA TINDELL, WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2021 8:55 AM

BREWTON

CITY POOL TO OPEN JUNE 2 The City of Brewton is entering into a new venture — swimming. The pool located at Dogwood Hills Park will open for public use on ...

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BY LISA TINDELL, WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2021 8:30 AM

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EAST BREWTON PLANNING JULY 4TH CELEBRATION Independence Day 2021 will look a bit different from the 2020 celebration that didn’t happen in East Brewton. East Brewton Mayor Terry Clark said plans ... Read more BY LISA TINDELL, TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2021 8:45 PM

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WALKER RETIRES FROM ST. STEPHEN’S PRESCHOOL For 29 years, little astronauts and skydivers have been welcomed to St. Stephen’s Preschool by the smiling face of Stephanie Walker. Last week, Walker made ... Read more BY LISA TINDELL, TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2021 1:42 PM

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ECHCA REPORTS 1 NEW COVID CASE One new case of COVID-19 has been identified in the last four days of testing results. The lone case was detected following testing administered at ... Read more BY LISA TINDELL, FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 9:49 AM

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TRAVEL OFFICIALS EXPECT BIG MEMORIAL DAY EXCURSIONS, VACATIONS AAA Travel expects a significant rebound in the number of Americans planning to travel this Memorial Day holiday weekend. From May 27 through May 31, ... Read more BY LISA TINDELL, THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2021 6:31 PM

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POARCH NOT GIVING UP ON ALABAMIANS VOTING ON GAMING, LOTTERY The following is a letter from chairwoman and CEO for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians Stephanie A. Bryan: “Scholarships. Funding for rural health care. ... Read more BY LISA TINDELL, THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2021 6:27 PM

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TROY UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES PREMIUM SEATING AT VET Troy Athletics announced Thursday a new premium seating area located in the South End Zone of The Vet with the addition of the Ultra Lounge ... Read more BY LISA TINDELL, THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2021 1:42 PM

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BROOKS INTRODUCES BORDER SECURITY BILLS Thursday, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) introduced two border security bills: Kate’s Law (the House companion to Senator Ted Cruz’s Senate bill) and the No Sanctuary for ... Read more BY LISA TINDELL, THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2021 1:41 PM

BREWTON

AIRPORT TO RECEIVE REPAIR FUNDING A pair of ‘hard belly’ landings happened over the weekend with the second skid happening at the Brewton Municipal Airport. According to officials, the hard ... Read more BY LISA TINDELL, TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 6:05 PM

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PLANS FOR BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL IN HIGH GEAR A pair of ‘hard belly’ landings happened over the weekend with the second skid happening at the Brewton Municipal Airport. According to officials, the hard ... Read more BY LISA TINDELL, TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 5:05 PM

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SHELBY REVIEWS RESOURCES FOR NATIONAL GUARD, RESERVES U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and its subcommittee on defense, today questioned witnesses during a defense appropriations ... Read more BY LISA TINDELL, TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 2:44 PM

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PAIR OF COVID CASES CONFIRMED AT D.W. MCMILLAN The Escambia County Healthcare Authority has released information confirm two new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the county. In the report released on ... Read more BY LISA TINDELL, TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 2:23 PM

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