Northview Rolls Past Rocky Bayou 40-6 Behind Tyson Phifer’s Three-Touchdown Night
Northview opened its season with a 40-6 win over Rocky Bayou Christian in Bratt, building a 40-0 halftime lead behind three touchdowns from Tyson Phifer.
Heat Index Could Top 110 as North Escambia Faces More Afternoon Storms Through the Weekend
A heat advisory is in effect for the North Escambia area Thursday as afternoon heat index values climb as high as 112 degrees, with scattered storms continuing through the weekend…
Kingsfield Elementary Gets New Principal, Assistant Principal Ahead of School Year
The Escambia County School Board has named Maureen Cowart principal and Lisette Guttery assistant principal at Kingsfield Elementary, along with several other district staffing confirmations.
Florida Gas Prices Dip Slightly as Oil Prices Climb, AAA Reports
Florida's average gas price dipped a penny last week to $3.87 a gallon, even as oil prices rose, with Escambia County drivers seeing some of the lowest prices in the…
North Escambia Families Share First Day of School Photos in Annual Tradition
Parents across North Escambia County, Florida submitted hundreds of first-day-of-school photos this week, continuing a popular annual community tradition.
When Will South Alabama’s Heat Wave Finally Break? Here’s What the Forecast Shows
After a punishing stretch of extreme heat, forecasters say a shift in the upper-level weather pattern will finally bring South Alabama some relief by the weekend — though not a…
Atmore’s Only Hospital Enters Chapter 11 Restructuring While Emergency Room Stays Open Around the Clock
Atmore Community Hospital has entered Chapter 11 restructuring in federal bankruptcy court, but the 49-bed facility says its emergency department, staff and appointments will continue without interruption.
Escambia County Deputy Hurt in Crash During Pursuit That Crossed Into Florida
A deputy with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office in Alabama was injured when her vehicle left the road during a pursuit that carried across the state line into Florida, authorities…
Three Small Earthquakes Rattle the Flomaton Area in One Day
Three earthquakes were recorded near Flomaton on Thursday, adding to a string of small seismic events along the Alabama-Florida line this spring. The first quake, a magnitude 2.5, was recorded…