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Update: Heat advisory affecting Southwest Alabama until Tuesday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 2:25 p.m. on Tuesday in effect until 7 p.m. for Choctaw, Washington, Clarke, Wilcox, Monroe, Conecuh, Escambia, Covington, Mobile and Baldwin counties. Weather service Heat safety: A guide to staying safe in high temperatures. Stay hydrated: Remember to drink plenty...
Century man arrested after hours-long standoff: Escambia County Sheriff’s Office
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A man was arrested after warrant-serving turned into an hours-long standoff, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Officials said that 48-year-old John McDowell, of Century, was arrested on Sunday after deputies with ECSO responded to a home on Highway 97 around 5 p.m., having received a tip that a […]
Escambia County, Ala. man arrested on warrants after hours-long negotiations at residence on Hwy. 97 Sunday
An Escambia County (Ala.) man was arrested without incident June 30 after approximately five hours of negotiations with law enforcement officials, according to the Escambia County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office. Public Information Officer Morgan Lewis said on Sunday, the ECSO responded to the 8000 block of Highway 97 for a warrant service on John McDowell, 48. […] The post Escambia County, Ala. man arrested on warrants after hours-long negotiations at residence on Hwy. 97 Sunday appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Residents encouraged to be safe over July 4 holiday
Escambia County, Ala. Sheriff officials are reminding residents to be safe and take precautions to ensure the safety of the community during the July 4 holiday. Sheriff Heath Jackson said in a release that they caution anyone traveling during the holiday to always wear their seat belt, and never drive under the influence of alcohol […] The post Residents encouraged to be safe over July 4 holiday appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Update: Southwest Alabama under a heat advisory Monday evening
On Monday at 4:47 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory in effect until 7 p.m. for Washington, Clarke, Monroe, Conecuh, Escambia, Mobile and Baldwin counties. Hot weather safety: Weather service tips for staying safe and healthy. Stay hydrated: Make sure to drink plenty of fluids. Seek...
Walker named 2025 DYW of Escambia County
T.R. Miller High School’s Edie Walker was named the 2025 Distinguished Young Woman (DYW) of Escambia County June 29 during a program at Flomaton High School’s auditorium. DYW is a national scholarship program that inspires high school girls to develop their full, individual potential through a fun, transformative experience that culminates in a showcase of […] The post Walker named 2025 DYW of Escambia County appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Thunderstorms with marble-sized hail in Escambia County Sunday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 5:41 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 6:30 p.m. for Escambia County. Anticipate marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 5:40 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 11 miles east of East Brewton, or...
Update: Heat advisory for Southwest Alabama until Sunday evening
An updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 3:31 p.m. in effect until 7 p.m. for Washington, Clarke, Monroe, Conecuh, Escambia, Covington, Mobile and Baldwin counties. The weather service states, "For today's Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108 degrees. For Monday's Heat...
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...
Jay mourns the loss of fireman
The town of Jay is mourning the death of 27-year-old Clay Brown, who lost his life when the 2016 Ford F-150 he was driving struck a utility pole and drainage ditch last Saturday morning. According to an Alabama Law Enforcement Agency report, Brown was traveling southbound on State Road 87...
Escambia County cooperative library system’s Books-By-Mail program awarded literacy grant
The Escambia County Cooperative Library System’s Books-By-Mail program recently was awarded a $3,000 Dollar General Literacy Foundation grant, according to officials. Director Geri Albritton said the grant program supports organizations, schools and libraries who meet certain criteria, including targets Pre-K through 12th grade students are who are new readers; below grade level readers; or assists […] The post Escambia County cooperative library system’s Books-By-Mail program awarded literacy grant 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...
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