Community Gathers to Unveil Battle of Burnt Corn Creek Marker in Brewton
The Escambia County Historical Society will dedicate a new plaque at Jennings Park on July 25 commemorating the Battle of Burnt Corn Creek, one of the first clashes of the…
A Sorority Chapter Threw a ‘Teacher Shower’ for a New Huxford Elementary Teacher Instead of Making Her Buy Her Own Classroom Supplies
The Gamma Omega chapter threw a 'new teacher shower' for incoming Huxford Elementary teacher Jameson Janes, stocking her classroom with supplies ahead of the new school year.
East Brewton Council Eyes New Paving and Street Repairs as Roads Show Wear
East Brewton's city council is considering new paving and street repair work to address road wear, with additional project details expected as the plan moves toward a final decision.
Every Student in Escambia County’s Public Schools Will Eat Free This Year Under a Federal Nutrition Program
Escambia County's public school students will receive free breakfast and lunch this year under a federal Community Eligibility Provision program, removing income-based applications for meal assistance.
Brewton Is Moving Ahead With a Sewer Project Aimed at Fixing Long-Standing Capacity Problems
Brewton is advancing a sewer system project intended to address long-standing wastewater capacity issues, part of a broader push among small South Alabama cities to modernize aging infrastructure.
Crash Involving Truck and Trailer Shuts Down I-65 Lane in Escambia County
A single-vehicle crash involving a pickup truck towing a trailer closed a lane on northbound I-65 in Escambia County near the 73 mile marker before ALEA reopened the roadway.
UMS-Wright Rallies Late but Falls to Escambia County in Class 4A South Regional
UMS-Wright rallied from 12 down to tie it late but fell to Escambia County 43-35 in the Class 4A boys South Regional semifinals.
Atmore woman dies after hotel shooting; suspect charged with murder
ATMORE, Ala. — A woman who was shot at an Atmore hotel has died, and the suspect now faces a murder charge, according to the Atmore Police Department. Tara Ann…
Atmore Police Say Corrections Officer Charged With Child Abuse
An Alabama corrections officer was arrested in April on a child abuse charge, according to a release from the Atmore Police Department. Police said officers were called to a home…
Student arrested after bringing BB gun to Escambia County High School in Atmore
ATMORE, Ala. — A student was taken into custody Friday morning after bringing a BB gun onto the campus of Escambia County High School, according to Escambia County Sheriff Heath…