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1 critical, 2 seriously injured after crash at N Davis-Scenic Highway intersection
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- One person is critical and two others are seriously injured following a crash Wednesday morning in Escambia County. It happened around 8 a.m. at the intersection of N Davis Highway and Scenic Highway. Three vehicles were involved. According to Florida Highway Patrol, a sedan driven by...
Volunteer Fire Departments receive funding
The Escambia County Volunteer Fire Association met recently and were presented with nearly $2,000 in funding for the 14 Volunteer Fire Departments in the county. State Forester David Thomas and Lucas Newbie brought the funding with State Representatives Alan Baker and Matthew Hammet on hand to present the checks. Rep. Baker thanked fire personnel for […] The post Volunteer Fire Departments receive funding appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Prattville paramedic named Alabama Firefighter of the Year
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (WSFA) - A paramedic in Prattville has been honored with a statewide award, the Prattville Fire Department announced in a social media post. Firefighter paramedic Josh Shedd was honored Tuesday night with the State of Alabama Firefighter of the Year award. Shedd was nominated by his command staff...
Pineapple Express Hawaiian Grill to permanently close Barrancas Avenue restaurant this month
Pensacola’s Pineapple Express Hawaiian Grill is closing its doors permanently on July 26, according to a social media post from the company Wednesday morning. The Hawaiian-style restaurant located at 1400 Barrancas Ave. made its debut in February. “Thank you everyone who came and supported the business up to this...
Saharan dust approaching Florida. See when it will arrive and expected impacts
Get ready for some exceptional sunrises and sunsets. A plume of Saharan dust is on its way. The dust emerges off the western coast of Africa and travels across the Atlantic. It can blow as far west as Texas, according to NOAA. ➤ Track all active storms. A big benefit...
County invests $1.3 million for Marler Park playground upgrades on Okaloosa Island
The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve more than $1.3 million for new playground equipment and signage at Marler Park on Okaloosa Island. The board authorized $1,237,213.08 for playground structures and $73,769.65 for new playground signage, to be purchased from GameTime. Charlotte Dunworth from the Tourist Development...
Orange Beach considering reduced ambulance transport area
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WPMI) — The City of Orange Beach City Council will consider reducing the number of hospitals that they will transport a patient to, citing an undue strain on the fire department at its meeting Tuesday evening. Currently, Orange Beach Fire and Rescue will transport a patient...
Alabama executes man convicted of killing delivery driver in 1998
A man convicted of fatally shooting a delivery driver during a robbery attempt in 1998 was executed Thursday evening in Alabama.Keith Edmund Gavin was pronounced dead at 6:32 p.m. CDT following a chemical injection at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in southwest Alabama, authorities said. The 64-year-old inmate was convicted of capital murder in the shooting death of William Clayton Jr. in Cherokee County.Alabama last week agreed in Gavin's case to forgo a post-execution autopsy, which is typically performed on executed inmates in the state. Gavin, who is Muslim, said the procedure would violate his religious beliefs. Gavin had...
Foley Plans New Indoor-Outdoor Aquatic Center
Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – Foley residents will have a chance to provide input on plans for the city’s indoor-outdoor pool facility to be built in Max Griffin Park. The city will hold a public input meeting Tuesday, July 23 on the proposed Foley aquatics center. The meeting will start at 6 p.m. in the Foley Civic Center at 407 East Laurel Ave. The discussion will allow residents to comment on the project before the design of the center is completed.
Tanger Outlet Celebrates Families With Tax Free Back to School Shopping Holiday
Want to save money on school clothes and have a chance to win Taylor Swift Tickets! Tanger Outlets in Foley invites shoppers to kick off the start of the school season in style with its Back-to-School Era Event on Saturday, July 20 from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m., which also coincides with Alabama’s Tax-Free Holiday, July 19 – July 21. While shopping the latest looks and best deals from top brands including Nike, Crocs, J.Crew, H&M and Gap, families can celebrate with an array of fun-filled activities, games and giveaways. Mix 99.9 will be on-site to giveaway a pair of Taylor Swift tickets for her New Orleans show. Registration will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The winner will be announced at 5:30 p.m., and they must be present to win.
Panama City woman makes it to semi-finals of celebrity cooking competition
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A Panama City Woman has many titles: mother, Bay High graduate, dog mom and now semi-finalist in Food Network’s competition with celebrity chef, Carla Hall. Tina Sain needs your support to get to the next level. Tina Sain | Favorite Chef presented by Carla...
Baldwin teachers learning new innovative technologies ahead of upcoming school year
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — Baldwin County Teachers and administrators are learning more skills to take into the classroom this fall. A special conference continues today focusing on ways to integrate technology into lessons. Tuesday is day two of the Gulf Regional Innovative Technology Conference or “Grits.” It’s three days of sessions geared to different areas […]
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