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Authorities Investigate Mystery Object Found Glowing In Woods
Authorities were called to investigate a mystery object found with a light glowing in the woods in Bluff Springs late Monday night.
The Century Station of Escambia Fire Rescue was first dispatched to an unknown type fire on Dawson Road just off of Bluff Springs Road about 10:15 p.m. When they arrived, they did not find […]
Filling A Void: Produce Store Open In Molino
When Molino’s only grocery store closed a few years ago, it left a void in the community. There are a couple of convenience stores remaining, but a trip to the grocery store meant a 40-plus mile round trip toward Atmore or Century, or almost a 20 mile round trip to Cantonment.
Fran Hampton, owner of Fran’s […]
Highway 31 Closes Today Between Atmore And Perdido
Highway 31 was closed Monday for about a month between Atmore to Perdido.
The road was closed to repair damage from heavy rain and flooding back in December, including an area near Pineville Road. The detour route will be Industrial Drive in Atmore to Jacks Springs Road to I-65 to Baldwin County Road 47 […]
North Escambia Residents Place In Double Bridge Run
Several North Escambia area runners took part in Saturday’s Double Bridge Run to Quietwater Beach in 45 degree weather.
The North Escambia area runners are listed below with their times:
MALE 5K RUN AGE GROUP: 40 - 44
2 Jerry Kelley M 40 Jay […]
Bratt Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Sexually Abusing 5-Year Old
A 72-year old Bratt man has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing a five-year old North Escambia girl.
Jody Posey received the life sentence Friday afternoon from Escambia County Circuit Court Judge Kenneth Williams. Posey was convicted Wednesday by an Escambia County jury on charges of lewd or lascivious molestation of a […]
Atmore Man Arrested For DUI After Highway 29 Crash (With Photo Gallery)
An Atmore man was arrested for driving under the influence following a Friday afternoon wreck in McDavid.
The Florida Highway Patrol says David Allen Pearson, 36, of Beck Street, Atmore, was southbound on Highway 29 when he struck the back of a box-type truck operated by a shredding company. The front passenger side corner of Pearson’s […]
Caught On Tape: Deputies Looking For Burglary Suspects
Escambia County investigators are asking for the public’s help in finding the persons that burglarized a Cantonment convenience store.
In the early morning hours of January 14, a burglary occurred at the Bindu Food Mart on Highway 29 at the intersection of Muscogee Road. All the wires around the outside of the building had been cut, […]
Grammy Award Winning Marty Raybon To Headline Northview Music Festival
A man that achieved legendary status in country music — 13 number one singles, 22 songs on the charts, a Grammy Award, and a CMA Vocal Group of thr Year trophy — will headline an April concert in Bratt.
The Northview FFA Alumni Scholarship Find and NorthEscambia.com will present the Northview FFA Bluegrass Festival featuring Marty […]
$22 Million: New EWMS Cafeteria, Work At Other Schools; No Field House For Northview
The Escambia County School District is set to begin $22 million in construction projects — including a nearly half million dollar expansion at Ernest Ward Middle, as well as projects at Bratt Elementary, Molino Park Elementary, Northview High, Ransom Middle and Tate High. Other items such as a $1.2 million field house at Northview High […]
Other Top Stories:
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...
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...
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...
Rescuers Complete Firefighter II Program
Thirteen Escambia County Fire Rescue personnel — including two from the North Escambia area — were honored for graduating...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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, ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Latest Headlines
- Authorities Investigate Mystery Object Found Glowing In Woods
- New Interim County Administrator Begins Work; McLaughlin Gone
- Perdido Man Charged With Rape In Case Involving 15-Year Old Girl
- Rescuers Complete Firefighter II Program
- Trio Busted For Attempting To Burglarize Pharmacy
- Rain This Morning, Turning Cold Tonight
- Update: Local Girl Recovering After Portion Of Her Brain Is Removed
- Filling A Void: Produce Store Open In Molino
- More Local Chances This Week To Get A Census Job
- FCAT Warning For Students, Parents: No Cell Phones, No Cameras
- Byrneville Elementary Releases Honor Roll
- Help EWMS Help Relay For Life: Submit Your Recipes
- Highway 31 Closes Today Between Atmore And Perdido
- Olivia’s Super Sunday In Miami
- North Escambia Residents Place In Double Bridge Run
- Century To Explore Elm Street Fix
- Molino Homemakers: Use A Potato Bag
- Lady Royals Lose In Tournament Play; Flomaton Boys Out; Lady ‘Canes Win
- Escambia’s Emmitt Smith Elected To Pro Hall Of Fame
- Bratt Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Sexually Abusing 5-Year Old