Photos: Santa Claus Visits Ransom Middle School
December 23, 2025
Santa Claus stopped by Ransom Middle School last week, visiting with students during B lunch.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Flomaton Woman Charged With Possessing Over A Pound Of Meth After Traffic Stop
December 22, 2025
A Flomaton woman faces multiple charges after an Atmore traffic stop reportedly led to the discovery of more than a pound of methamphetamine.
Roxanne Powell, 56, was stopped by an Atmore Police officer on North Main Street after the officer observed signs of distracted driving. Upon making contact, the officer confirmed Powell was on her cell phone.
According to Atmore Police Sgt. Darrell McMann, the officer noted suspicious behavior and requested a K-9 unit. After the K-9 alerted on the vehicle, a search revealed over 500 grams of methamphetamine, a small amount of marijuana, a digital scale, and various items used for ingesting and packaging narcotics.
Following her arrest, authorities say Powell was found to be in possession of an additional small amount of methamphetamine while being detained at the Atmore Police Department.
Powell was transported to the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center and charged with drug trafficking, second-degree promoting prison contraband, possession of drug paraphernalia, and second-degree possession of marijuana.
Cantonment Man Involved In Fatal Head-on Baldwin County Wreck
December 22, 2025
A Cantonment man was involved in a fatal traffic crash on Sunday in Baldwin County.
Alabama State Troopers said 62-year-old Dana P. Weatherbee of Robertsdale was fatally injured when the 2011 Harley-Davidson Glide Ultra motorcycle he was operating collided head-on with the 2017 Ford F250 pickup driven by 67-year-old Richard B. Huelsbeck of Cantonment.
Troopers did not provide an update on Huelsbeck’s condition.
The crash occurred about 9:15 a.m. on Highway 90, about six miles east of the Robertsdale city limits.
Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.
File photo.
West Highway 4 Closed Near Highway 97
December 22, 2025
A portion of West Highway 4 between Highway 97 and Pine Barren Church Road is closed to through traffic beginning through Wednesday while crews replace a pipe under the roadway.
Traffic is being detoured along Pine Barren Church Road.
Residents, pedestrians, and emergency vehicles will have access to properties within the work area at all times; however, there may be short periods when a driveway or entrance may be blocked temporarily as equipment and materials are moved during construction.
NorthEscambia.com photos and graphic, click to enlarge.
ECUA Reports 5,500 Gallon Sewage Spill On Pine Forest Road In Cantonment
December 22, 2025
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UPDATE: On Monday, ECUA updated the total volume of the spill to 5,500 gallons, with 5,300 gallons recovered with vacuum trucks.
The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) reported a sanitary sewer overflow on Sunday on Pine Forest Road in Cantonment.
The 1,000 gallon spill was due to a broken force main in the 2800 block of Pine Forest Road, just south of West Roberts Road, according to a report filed with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
The spill occurred between 2-8 p.m. on Sunday.
After crews recovered the remains of the spill, they cleaned and sprayed the area with biocide, according to ECUA.
Ransom Middle Students Enjoy PBIS Holiday Celebration
December 22, 2025
Ransom Middle School celebrated student achievement lst week with a PBIS Holiday event designed to reward positive behavior.
Students donned festive reindeer antlers and holiday lights while gathering to decorate wooden ornaments and stars.
Along with the crafts, students enjoyed a cookies and refreshments.
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Letters To Santa From Bratt Elementary Second Graders
December 22, 2025
NorthEscambia.com asked second grade students at Bratt Elementary School to write letters to Santa. The letters have already been forwarded to Santa to make sure he knows all their special wishes.
Students in the classes of Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Estes, and Mrs. Ward wrote letters to Santa.
For all of the letters, click here.
Jim Allen Elementary Students Celebrate ‘Grinch Day’
December 22, 2025
Jim Allen Elementary School held a “Grinch Day’ before Christmas Break. Students wore green or dressed like their favorite Grinch characters.
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Annual Christmas Parade Held In Beulah (With Gallery)
December 21, 2025
Crowds lined miles of roadways around Beulah Saturday afternoon for the annual Beulah Christmas Parade.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Parade goers enjoyed plenty of throws and entries that included the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, the Beulah Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, churches and community organizations, along with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Goats In Pajamas, Acres Of Christmas Lights, Hayride And More At Bratt Ranch
December 21, 2025
The Runamuck Ranch in Bratt has tens of thousands of Christmas lights, and you are invited to stop by and see them, take a hayride, enjoy a warm fire and treats, and more.
And see the goats in pajamas, including twin boys born about a week ago.
The lights display will be open Tuesday, Christmas, and Friday from 5:30 until 9 p.m.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Nestled on three or four acres in the woods off Rigby Road, the display is walk-through (not a drive-through). Admission and parking are free, but donations are accepted.
Visitors walk a short distance from the parking lot down a lighted path and cross a small foot bridge into the Christmas wonderland. It’s in an open, park-like setting with lots of lights, inflatables, and other displays.
Concessions are available — hot cocoa, S’mores, popcorn, nachos, hot dogs, water and coffee including lattes and Americanos. There are picnic tables and lounge chairs
Runamuck Ranch is located at 4951 Rigby Road in Bratt (about 1.5 miles from Bratt Elementary). Take Still Road south off West Highway 4 turn left on Rigby Road and look for the signs and lights. (We found that Google Maps was a bit off on the location; click here for a map to the driveway.)
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured: The Christmas lights display and goats in pajamas at Runamuck Ranch in Bratt on Saturday night, December 20.. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
