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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...
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...
Update: Flood warning for Covington and Escambia counties for Sunday
On Saturday at 10:04 a.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated flood warning valid for Sunday between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. for Covington and Escambia counties. The weather service comments, "Minor flooding is forecast for Blackwater River near Baker." "At 9.5 feet, Kennedy and Peaden Bridges are flooded...
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.
Varner resigns as superintendent of Brewton City Schools
It was standing room only Thursday afternoon at the Brewton City Board of Education’s special called meeting that ended with the planned departure of Dr. Kenneth Varner as the system’s superintendent. As the Board President Ann Peach called the meeting to order, only one item was on the agenda for the meeting — personnel action. […] The post Varner resigns as superintendent of Brewton City Schools appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Spring football: Jay looking for 'big things' from experienced defense entering 2024 season
Things continue to improve for the Jay football team. Under the guidance of third-year head coach Brian Watson, there’s been growth – whether that be the literal team size, or play on the field. For the first time since 2018, the Royals posted a winning record during the 2023 campaign. ...
Multiple rounds of storms cause damage; more rain end of week
In multiple rounds of storms that began last Friday, areas in and around Brewton suffered damage and power outages with many trees reportedly downed as a result of straight-line winds. On Friday, areas south of Brewton around Munson and Jay, and Century, Fla., suffered with downed trees that caused wide-spread power outages. Power providers dispatched […] The post Multiple rounds of storms cause damage; more rain end of week appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Bozeman upset by Jay in 1A State Championship
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WMBB) – The state title curse still lingers for the Bozeman baseball team as they were upset by Jay 6-3 in the Class 1A State Final on Thursday night. The Bucks finished the season 27-4, matching their most wins in program history and reaching the title game for just the second time.
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.
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.
Prima Girl holds pinning ceremony for class of 2024 on May 17
Prima Girl Mentorship Program held its annual pinning ceremony for the class of 2024 on May 17 at the Encore at the Strand Theatre. More than 17 girls graduated from the program, which is a five-month faith-based mentorship program designed to teach young ladies – ages 12-21 – how to become empowered, independent and successful […] The post Prima Girl holds pinning ceremony for class of 2024 on May 17 appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
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