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Update: Heat advisory affecting Southwest Alabama until Wednesday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 11:02 a.m. on Wednesday in effect until 7 p.m. for Choctaw, Washington, Escambia, Mobile and Baldwin counties. The weather service comments, "Heat index values up to around 108 expected." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses," comments the...
BOE finalizes contracts, approves personnel recommendations Monday
The Escambia County Board of Education met in a special session Monday to finalize some contracts and faculty positions for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. The Monday meeting is one of many upcoming meetings set by the BOE to continue to fill positions within the system ahead of the school re-opening. Teachers will return to […] The post BOE finalizes contracts, approves personnel recommendations Monday appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
South Alabama under a heat advisory until Tuesday evening
On Tuesday at 12:39 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory in effect until 7 p.m. for Choctaw, Washington, Clarke, Monroe, Conecuh, Escambia, Covington, Mobile and Baldwin counties. The weather service states, "Heat index values up to 110 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat...
Heat advisory for Southwest Alabama for Tuesday
On Monday at 12:48 p.m. a heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid for Tuesday between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. for Washington, Escambia, Mobile and Baldwin counties. Mastering the heat: Weather service Guidelines for staying safe in high temperatures. Stay hydrated: Remember to drink plenty of...
Atmore woman, Daytona Beach, Fla. woman arrested June 18 on drug possession charges
Editor’s note: Courtney Mitchell’s mug shot wasn’t available on the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department jail log. An Atmore woman and a Daytona Beach, Fla. woman were arrested June 18 on two possession charges, according to officials. Atmore Police Department Public Information Officer Sgt. Darrell McMann said in a release that Amy Nelson, 47, of Daytona […] The post Atmore woman, Daytona Beach, Fla. woman arrested June 18 on drug possession charges appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Two die in separate crashes
A Castleberry woman was killed Monday and a Century man died from injuries suffered on June 10 in two separate vehicle crashes that occurred in Escambia County, Ala. and Santa Rosa County, Fla. Thelma Bradley, 82, of Castleberry was killed Monday when her vehicle was struck by a tractor trailer...
Felony arrests
Atmore man charged after meth, kratom, fentanyl found at license check. An Atmore man remained in the Escambia County Detention Center (ECDC) this week, arrested June 10 at a license checkpoint when he was found to be in possession of at least three illicit substances, one of which he tried to discard before lawmen found it.
County ladies prepare for DYW program
Ten young women from across Escambia County are preparing for the upcoming Distinguished Young Women (DYW) program this month. The Distinguished Young Women of Escambia County 2025 program will be held on Sat., June 29, 2024 at Flomaton High School’s Auditorium. Doors open at 3 p.m. with the show beginning at 4 p.m. Advanced tickets […] The post County ladies prepare for DYW program appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Creola Fire Department reports multiple fatalities on I-65 North
CREOLA, Ala. (WALA) - The Creola Fire Department reported this morning that it responded to a major crash scene on Interstate 65. The department posted via social media that there were multiple fatalities at the scene just north of Exit 22. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said it was a...
Commercial vehicle crash causes lane closure on Interstate 65 near 58-mile marker
UPDATE: Both northbound lanes at the 58-mile marker are open on Interstate 65, according to officials. A two-vehicle crash early this morning has caused a lane closure on Interstate 65, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. According to ALEA officials, the left northbound lane of Interstate 65 southbound near the 58 mile marker in […] The post Commercial vehicle crash causes lane closure on Interstate 65 near 58-mile marker appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Wreck with multiple fatalities closes I-65 north of Mobile
An early-morning accident with multiple fatalities closed northbound I-65 north of Mobile for much of the day on Monday. An unrelated incident involving commercial vehicles further north caused a separate lane closure on the interstate. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency send out a notice shortly before 9 a.m. saying that...
County BOE approves personnel recommendations during June 13 meeting
The Escambia County Board of Education June 13 approved the following personnel recommendations: Retirement Shannon Folsom, as bus driver with the Brewton Bus Shop, effective May 31; Paul Pearson, as bus driver with the Atmore Bus Shop, effective June 1; Resignation Shonnan Taylor, as six-hour lunchroom worker at Escambia County High School, effective May 13; […] The post County BOE approves personnel recommendations during June 13 meeting appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
County BOE approves contract of new CSFO at June 13 meeting
The Escambia County Board of Education approved the contract of its next chief schools financial officer during its regular meeting June 13. The board approved the contract of Avery Ford. Ford went through an interview process May 30, and since then, has negotiated a contract with the system. Ford served as the CSFO with the […] The post County BOE approves contract of new CSFO at June 13 meeting appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
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