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Update: Local Girl Recovering After Portion Of Her Brain Is Removed

Update: Local Girl Recovering After Portion Of Her Brain Is Removed

Olivia Bush, 6, had part of her brain removed Monday at Miami Children’s Hospital and is now recovering well, according to... 

February 9, 2010 | Read the story »


New Interim County Administrator Begins Work; McLaughlin Gone

Monday was Larry Newson’s first day on the job as Escambia County’s interim county administrator, a job he will hold no... 

February 9, 2010 | Read the story »


Perdido Man Charged With Rape In Case Involving 15-Year Old Girl

A Perdido, Ala., man has been charged with second degree rape after he admitted to a sexual relationship with a 15-year old girl. Kenny... 

February 9, 2010 | Read the story »


Rescuers Complete Firefighter II Program

Thirteen Escambia County Fire Rescue personnel — including two from the North Escambia area — were honored for graduating... 

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Rain This Morning, Turning Cold Tonight

We are forecast to have a rainy Tuesday morning, and temperatures will fall this afternoon on their way to an overnight low in the... 

February 9, 2010 | Read the story »

Trio Busted For Attempting To Burglarize Pharmacy

Trio Busted For Attempting To Burglarize Pharmacy

Three men were busted after deputies say they tried to break into a pharmacy on Highway 29 in Cantonment. Kristopher Body Pickelheimer,... 

February 9, 2010 | Read the story »

More Local Chances This Week To Get A Census Job

There are opportunities this week in North Escambia to take the test to qualify for local U.S. Census Bureau jobs that pay up to $15... 

February 8, 2010 | Read the story »

FCAT Warning For Students, Parents: No Cell Phones, No Cameras

Escambia County students in grades four, eight and ten will take the writing portion of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test... 

February 8, 2010 | Read the story »

Byrneville Elementary Releases Honor Roll

Byrneville Elementary School has released its honor roll for the second nine weeks. Students on the Byrneville Elementary School Second... 

February 8, 2010 | Read the story »

Help EWMS Help Relay For Life: Submit Your Recipes

The Ernest Ward Middle School Relay for Life team needs your help in the kitchen — the school is organizing a cookbook and needs... 

February 8, 2010 | Read the story »

Olivia’s Super Sunday In Miami

It was a super Sunday in Miami for the Bush family as they spent a little family time a short distance from the Super Bowl. But the... 

February 7, 2010 | Read the story »

Century To Explore Elm Street Fix

The Town of Century will spend just of $5,000 for engineering work to eliminate stormwater problems on Elm Street. The road often... 

February 7, 2010 | Read the story »

Molino Homemakers: Use A Potato Bag

A microwaved baking potato is much better when cooked in a “Potato Bag” — that was the lesson of the day at the February... 

February 7, 2010 | Read the story »

Lady Royals Lose In Tournament Play; Flomaton Boys Out; Lady ‘Canes Win

The Jay Royals lost on the road Saturday in district girl’s basketball action, but they still have a redeeming shot at a state... 

February 7, 2010 | Read the story »

Escambia’s Emmitt Smith Elected To Pro Hall Of Fame

Emmitt Smith of Pensacola was a first-ballot selection Saturday to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Smith is the NFL’s all-time... 

February 7, 2010 | Read the story »

Funeral Services Held For Flomaton Woman Killed In Evergreen Wreck

Funeral services were held Friday for a Flomaton woman killed in an Evergreen, Ala., wreck Tuesday morning. Degee Darlene White, 38, ... 

February 6, 2010 | Read the story »

Tate Girls Fall In Semifinals; Aggie Boys Beat Choctaw; Jay Royals Win

Jay 57 Baker 50 The Jay Royals beat Baker 57-50 in a District 1-2A semifinal game Friday. Tessa Hendricks had 28 for the Royals and... 

February 6, 2010 | Read the story »

Judge Denies Bond For Cantonment Man That Allegedly Made Up Shooting Story

On Friday, an Escambia County judge denied bond for the Cantonment man that reported multiple times that someone had been shooting... 

February 6, 2010 | Read the story »

Highway 31 To Close Between Atmore, Perdido

Highway 31 will be closed near the line between Baldwin and Escambia counties beginning next week. The road will be closed at milepost... 

February 5, 2010 | Read the story »

Atmore Honors Albert; Poarch Creek Indians

The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce named its Citizen of the Year and presented its Lifetime Achievement Award during their annual... 

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Flomaton Man Arrested In Florida For Violating Probation On Drug Charges

A Flomaton man was arrested Thursday in Escambia County, Florida,  and charged with violating his probation on drug charges. Emanuel... 

February 5, 2010 | Read the story »

It All Adds Up: Northview Math Team Wins Big

The Northview High School Math Team placed second overall during the Annual JDCC Invitational Math Tournament Thursday at Jefferson... 

February 5, 2010 | Read the story »

Man Runs From Deputies (Updated With Photo)

Escambia County deputies are searching for a wanted man that ran from this morning in Century. Kenneth Elbert Hammac, Jr., 27, is wanted... 

February 4, 2010 | Read the story »

Train, Truck Collide In Flomaton (With Photo Gallery)

There were no serious injuries when a semi-truck and train collided Thursday morning in Flomaton. The crash happened about 7:15 on... 

February 4, 2010 | Read the story »

Former Sheriff’s Office Employee Charged With Stealing Over $100,000

A former Escambia County Sheriff’s Office employee was arrested Thursday, accused of stealing more than $100,000 from the department. Catherine... 

February 4, 2010 | Read the story »

Two Cantonment Men Arrested For Wednesday Night Shooting

Two Cantonment men are behind bars accused of a Wednesday night shooting over a debt from a previous drug deal. Cortez Allen, 20, and... 

February 4, 2010 | Read the story »

Desperate Hope: Bratt Native Holds Concert, Book Signing

Bratt native Candi Pearson-Shelton was among friends, family and fans Wednesday night with a concert and book tour stop in Atmore. Candi... 

February 4, 2010 | Read the story »

Story In Wall Street Journal About Atmore Casino

Thursday’s Wall Street Journal features a story about the Wind Creek Casino & Hotel in Atmore. The story details the battle... 

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Jay’s Hendricks Signs With The USA Jaguars

Wednesday was National Signing Day, and it was a big day in Jay for Rush Hendricks. Hendricks signed on the dotted line and committed... 

February 4, 2010 | Read the story »

Escambia Sheriff Sergeant Back Behind Bars

An Escambia County deputy first arrested in January after getting into a fight with his wife was booked back into the Escambia County... 

February 4, 2010 | Read the story »

High Gas Bills: Double Surprise For Some Century Residents

Some Century Town Gas Department customers are getting a double surprise with their January bills. Bills that recently arrived in mailboxes... 

February 4, 2010 | Read the story »