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East Brewton PD makes multiple arrests
The East Brewton Police Department had a busy couple of weeks when investiga-tions lead to the arrests of three men. According to EBPD reports, a narcotics investigation ended in an arrest on April 30 when they arrest John Staley. Staley was round to be in possession of four large bags of a green, leafy substance […] The post East Brewton PD makes multiple arrests appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Former ECHS principal arrested
A former Escambia County High School principal was arrested May 16 on menacing and domestic violence charges, according to the Mobile Police Department. MPD officials confirmed Tuesday morning that Kike Pettaway was arrested for domestic violence III and menacing. According to the MPD, Pettaway allegedly pulled a gun on a known person at a hotel […] The post Former ECHS principal arrested appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Alabama men arrested outside prison, found near packages with knife, pepper spray and dozens of phones
Two Alabama men were arrested, state officials said Monday, after the pair was found trespassing on state property near a prison and located 13 packages of contraband including a knife, pepper spray and dozens of mobile phones. Alabama Department of Corrections officials said Tuesday that Matthew Cameron Jones and Richard...
Update: Pea-sized hail expected with thunderstorms in Monroe and Conecuh counties Saturday
An updated weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 11:43 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until Sunday at 12:30 a.m. for Monroe and Conecuh counties. Expect pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 11:43 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms...
Brewton City BOE approves personnel changes
The Brewton City School’s Board of Education met Monday afternoon in a regular meeting to handle personnel matters in addition to regular business items. In the meeting, Board members quickly agreed to a list of employment items for Brewton City School’s as recommended by Dr. Kenneth Varner, superintendent for the system. Changes noted in the […] The post Brewton City BOE approves personnel changes appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Update: Tornado watch issued for Covington and Escambia counties until Friday night
The National Weather Service issued an updated tornado watch at 3:36 p.m. on Friday in effect until 10 p.m. for Covington and Escambia counties. Tornado watches and warnings: What you need to know. When it comes to tornadoes, understanding the distinction between a Tornado watch and a Tornado warning can...
Century woman killed in mass Baldwin County shooting remembered as loving spirit
STOCKTON, Ala. -- One of the people killed in this past weekend's mass shooting in Baldwin County has been identified as an Escambia County woman. Eighteen people were shot at a May Day party in Stockton, Alabama, where a thousand people had gathered. Three of them were killed. The three...
WSN seniors become graduates
The hustle and bustle of the last few months came to an end for the seniors at W.S. Neal High School Monday evening. In a 7 p.m. ceremony in the school’s stadium, 82 graduates crossed the stage during the 94th commencement ceremony at the school. Valedictorian Emily Pettis spoke to the group in the traditional […] The post WSN seniors become graduates appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Atmore Area Hall of Fame inducts 7 into class of 2024 May 19
Seven were inducted into the 2024 class of the Atmore Hall of Fame during an induction celebration May 19 at The Club. Those inducted included Howard H. Patterson Sr., Lavan Martin, Foster Kizer, James McNeil, Dr. Delaine Salter, the Rev. Monroe Tucker and Velma Jackson-Wilkins. The inductees were nominated based on different categories, including business […] The post Atmore Area Hall of Fame inducts 7 into class of 2024 May 19 appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Huxford Elementary, ECSS officials hold informational meeting on new classroom, gym addition
To say Huxford Elementary School officials and students are excited about the proposed forthcoming classroom and gym additions is an understatement. PH&J Architects Inc. of Montgomery on May 15 provided the Huxford community, Escambia County School System officials and interested stakeholders an informational meeting on the planned addition. Principal Leah Fuqua said HES is the […] The post Huxford Elementary, ECSS officials hold informational meeting on new classroom, gym addition appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
ACH announces Williams as community champion
Special to the Advance Atmore Community Hospital (ACH) announced today that Leah Williams has been named the Community Champion for Atmore Community Hospital (ACH). Williams joins ACH to act a liaison for the Delta Region Community Health Systems Development (DRCHSD) Program. Through the DRCHSD Program, the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) and Federal Office of Rural […] The post ACH announces Williams as community champion appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
EA holds commencement exercises for class of 2024
Seventeen rubber duckies with cardinal red caps, gold torsos and the names of each graduate were bathed in the setting sun after Escambia Academy’s commencement exercises at Bachelor Field tonight. The graduation exercise for the Cougars’ class of 2024 was held in front of a packed home-side bleachers crowd of family and friends. Commencement Speaker […] The post EA holds commencement exercises for class of 2024 appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
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