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Escambia County, Ala. deputies searching for body of swimmer in Conecuh County
CONECUH COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office in Alabama is searching for the body of a swimmer who went missing Monday in Conecuh County. Crews methodically search the Conecuh river Tuesday afternoon, in hopes of finding a missing man. Sheriff Heath Jackson with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office told News 5 what […]
Pea-sized hail expected with thunderstorms to hit Conecuh County Tuesday
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 10 a.m. for Conecuh County. The storms could bring pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 9:14 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over...
TRM recognized for ‘good grades’
Officials are T.R. Miller High School are celebrating this week after the school was named in the Top 20 across the state. The ‘good grade’ put the school among the Top 20 schools in the state with an overall score of 88.41 out of a possible score of 100. The categories used to reach the […] The post TRM recognized for ‘good grades’ appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Update: Dense fog advisory affecting Southwest Alabama until Wednesday morning
The National Weather Service issued an updated dense fog advisory at 5:04 a.m. on Wednesday in effect until 9 a.m. for Conecuh, Escambia, Covington, Mobile and Baldwin counties. The weather service adds, "Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog." "Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous," explains the...
ECHS class of 1966 holds mini-reunion at David’s Catfish House
By Bonnie Bartel Latino Pat Weaver returned to this area from his home in Alaska last weekend for a family reunion. Several weeks before he arrived, Escambia County High School classmate Nelda McMullen sprang into action from her home in Mississippi. Email, phone calls and texts flew fast and furious. The result was a recent […] The post ECHS class of 1966 holds mini-reunion at David’s Catfish House appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Small-town Alabama journalist talks arrest, dismissal of case: ‘My heart was beating fast’
Don Fletcher has covered a lot of politicians, public meetings, and newsworthy issues in his 35 years as a journalist in Alabama and Georgia. But he never would have predicted sitting down at his computer in late October and writing about himself. That’s exactly what unfolded following an unusual --...
National Day of Prayer set for Thursday
The National Day of Prayer is held each May to encourage prayer among its citizens. The 2024 event, set for May 2, will be the 73rd observance of the nationally-proclaimed event. In Brewton, area ministers will gather on the front lawn of the Escambia County Courthouse beginning at 12:05 p.m. The theme for the 2024 […] The post National Day of Prayer set for Thursday appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
East Brewton retail landscape growing
With construction of a new restaurant underway, East Brewton residents will soon have options for dining and shopping, according to East Brewton Mayor Terry Clark. Clark said all of the paperwork is in place with signatures all that remains to bring Scott’s Outdoors to East Brewton. “We have done our part and are just waiting […] The post East Brewton retail landscape growing appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Flomaton fire chief expresses concern about weekend ambulance availability
FLOMATON, Fla. -- The Flomaton fire chief is voicing his concerns for the safety of his community. He says since January his station has not had an ambulance on the weekends. The fire chief says that if there were an emergency in Flomaton it could take at least 30 minutes for someone to get ambulance service if the truck is stationed somewhere else.
BOE member’s ethics charge dismissed by judge
An Escambia County Board of Education board member’s ethics violation charge has been dismissed, according to court records. Retired Circuit Judge Ben Fuller signed the order of dismissal April 19 for District 6 Board Member Sherry Digmon, who was charged with allegedly using her office for financial gain. She was also indicted on information of […] The post BOE member’s ethics charge dismissed by judge appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Vehicle catches fire on I-65 in Conecuh County: ALEA
CONECUH COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A vehicle caught fire early Friday morning on I-65 in Conecuh County, according to a news release from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. The vehicle fire occurred around 2:45 a.m. Friday, according to the release, and caused a lane to be closed. The southbound lanes of I-65 near Exit 93 […]
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