NewsJanuary 12, 2026 Wiggins remains Escambia County Commission chairman as board backs Rebuild Alabama and sewer funding Escambia County reappoints Raymond Wiggins chair, renews Larry White as vice chair, and backs major road, sewer and opioid-prevention... See more
NewsJanuary 7, 2026 Holley honored at UB retirement reception United Bank honors longtime Brewton loan officer Al Holley as he retires after decades of service, credited with helping bring the bank to town and building lasting customer relationships. Reti... See more
NewsDecember 16, 2025 Ad valorem tax to 'shore up' hospitals Escambia County narrowly OKs 4-mill property tax, expected to raise $1.8 million a year starting in 2027 to help keep local hospitals and clinics operating. Escambia County voters went to the po... See more
East Brewton Police have arrested the person they believe is responsible for damage and theft at the East Brewton Piggly Wiggly last week. Arrested was Albert Patton, 44, who has been charged with burglary third of an unoccupied building and third-degree ... See more
\Escambia County voters went to the polls on Tuesday and voted to see a 4-mil ad valorem tax added to the coffers to help healthcare in the county. The total votes cast in the election were 3,043. Yes votes totaled 1,641. No votes totaled 1,344. With the ... See more
