Brewton council OKs Cenergy gas and convenience store at former Brewton Heights site, with demolition in coming months and a ...

W.S. Neal High students from FFA, Peer Helpers and Student Council launch a community Blessing Box offering free nonperishable food at 801 Andrew Jackson Street.

GasBuddy analysis shows Sunday is typically the cheapest day to buy gas in Alabama and most states, while midweek fill-ups, ...

Coastal Alabama Community College will host combined graduation and nursing pinning ceremonies in Bay Minette May 11–14, ...

Brewton 10-year-old Loralei Godwin lands Hollywood roles in Astra Zeneca and SPARK autism projects while juggling lead turns ...

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Smoke over Brewton may be from planned burns, as Alabama's prescribed fire season ramps up and the Forestry Commission limits permits to same-day, one-day approvals.

Alabama gas prices climb 5.3 cents to $2.58 a gallon, with analysts warning seasonal refinery work and the switch to summer ...

Escambia County commissioners approve a 4-mill hospital tax levy for 2026 in a 4-1 vote, following voter authorization in 2025, and secure a $1.3M grant for Chavers Creek Bridge work.

Escambia County Commissioners ended up kicking the hospital tax levy down the road during a meeting of the group on Monday. Commissioners plan to reconvene Wednesday to make a decision on approving ...

After recent fatal crashes, Brewton police are increasing patrols on South Boulevard, meaning drivers will see more enforcement during morning and afternoon traffic. For those who travel along South ...

Alabama EBT cardholders are getting new chip-enabled cards that require activation and default to blocking out-of-state and online purchases for added benefit protection.