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Tag: ESCAMBIA COUNTY

Caddell Construction Alabama News
Montgomery-based Caddell Construction leading Alabama’s new prison builds being investigated for worker abuse in U.S. consulate construction

Foreign workers building a $350 million American Consulate in Milan reported being paid less than $2 an hour after being promised fair wages by Alabama-based Caddell Construction, according to Associated Press interviews with five former employees.

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Florida sheriff takes to Facebook to accuse Orange Beach PD of having 'homeless relocation unit'

The Escambia County, Fla., sheriff is calling out the Orange Beach Police Department after a homeless man was driven from Alabama to Florida by officers.

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Escambia County Commissioner race: Billy Blair vs. Scottie Stewart

Escambia County Republican voters will elect a new commissioner in the primary on Tuesday.

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Loud booms and shakes reported in south Alabama counties

Residents in South Alabama reported hearing multiple booms and feeling the ground shake Saturday afternoon.

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FBI makes six arrests in Escambia County in immigration enforcement action

The FBI arrested six in Escambia County on Tuesday in an immigration enforcement action.

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Atmore News owner, reporter and others to file federal lawsuit after arrests; Claim intimidation, retaliation

The owner of the Atmore News and three others are suing after being arrested for revealing grand jury secrets in 2023.

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Case dismissed: Newspaper owner, reporter, others cleared of revealing grand jury secrets in Escambia County

Retired Autauga County Circuit Judge Ben Fuller dismissed cases against Escambia County journalists and a school board member after they were charged with revealing grand jury evidence.

K2 chemical spray Alabama News
Escambia County Drug Task Force fighting to get ‘bathtub meth,’ spray made in China off the streets

A chemical spray manufactured in China is being purchased and shipped straight to Alabama for drug users, Escambia County drug investigators say. Now, they are warning those using these dangerous chemicals could face serious charges but also serious health issues.

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Atmore woman raises thousands online after Kratom arrest draws national attention

An Atmore woman was released from jail nearly nine months after being arrested with Kratom in Alabama. Since the arrest, supporters from across the nation raised thousands of dollars to help pay her bond.

Michele Collier instructs Connie Reeves from the Central Office (left) and Janet Brantley from Flomaton Elementary (right) Alabama News
Complete transparency coming to Escambia County Schools

More than ever, parents want to know exactly what’s going on in their child’s school.

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Atmore father charged in hot car death asks court for bond reduction

The man charged in the death of his two-year-old son after the child was left in a hot car Monday is asking the judge in the case for a bond reduction.

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Escambia County teachers get active shooter training

It’s a teacher’s worst nightmare, and one they don’t like thinking about. But they have to be prepared just in case.

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Escambia County teacher wins $100K award

Turns out there really is a sharpest tool in the shed. And it’s an Escambia County Alabama teacher.

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Blanchard and Burdette make gubernatorial campaign stops in south Alabama

Gubernatorial candidates Lew Burdette and Lindy Blanchard made a stop in south Alabama this week.

Law Day 2 Alabama News
Escambia County high school seniors see justice system in action

Seniors from Escambia County’s three high schools got an up-close and personal look at the legal system as they attended the annual “Law Day” at the County Courthouse.

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Brooks talks Trump and stopping Biden at Escambia County Republican Club

In a spirited talk at the Escambia County Republican Party meeting in Brewton Monday night, U.S. Senate candidate and current Congressman...