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Escambia County is following a trend across the state of Alabama with a recent spike in positive COVID-19 cases as health officials continue to stress the importance of being vaccinated against the virus. Jason Daniel, director of public affairs and marketing for the Escambia County Health Care Authority, said there as been a steady increase in positive cases for the past three weeks. Atmore Community Hospital reported 10 new cases from July 13 to July 20 and D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital has...
Community members, parents, school system employees and the general public is invited to the Flomaton High School auditorium Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, July 26, 27, and 29 to observe the Escambia County School Board interview the six finalists for the next superintendent of education. Two of the six finalist will be interviewed each day, one beginning at 6 p.m. and the second starting at 8 p.m. Public comment is not allowed. Each interview will be a little more than an hour. Each candidate...
The Century Town Council Monday night approved a proposed interlocal agreement between the county and the town for the town to be reimbursed $450,000 for a grant for expenses related to wastewater projects. The grant fund award is on the agenda for approval by the Escambia County (Fla.) County Commissioners this Thursday, July 22, at its meeting. Council members were given a Grant Work Plan outlining the scope and cost of the work in phases. The town has spent $50,000 for Phase 1 engineering...
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W.S. Neal High School in East Brewton will welcome back a familiar face this year when Todd Williamson, who was assistant principal at the school several years ago, returns as principal. A few years ago, when Principal Patty Frazier stepped down and Williamson was at Escambia Career Readiness Center (ECRC), he was approached about taking the position, but didn't feel the time was right even though he considered it. He said when he found out W.S. Neal Principal Matthew Hodge was leaving, he...
An Atmore man was given a $30,000 bond on a felony count of aggravated cruelty to animals and four misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals after officers found one dog dead and others tethered with no food or shelter. Larry Leslie Walker, 41, 1880 James Road, was also ordered by District Judge Eric Coale not to possess any animals if he is released on bond. Court records state on July 7, officers found a dead female shepherd puppy that had no access to food, water or shelter on Walker's...
Three Iowa residents were arrested on multiple drug charges in Escambia County, Ala., after officers found oxycodone, hydrocodone, methamphetamine and marijuana inside their vehicle. Candy Joel Hart, 21, Demarlas V. Brown, 24, and Onterrail R. Altman, 43, all of Ft. Dodge, Iowa, were charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana I. Brown and Altman were also charged with possession of a concealed weapon without a permit. Reports state the...
