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Lady Chiefs At State: Northview Chasing Championship Ring This Week
The Northview Lady Chiefs hit the road early Sunday morning on their way to the FHSAA Rural Division Final Four near Orlando.
On Tuesday, the No. 2 seeded Chiefs (20-5) will take on the No. 3 Liberty County Bulldogs (23-5) at 2 p.m. Central time at Boombah-Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood. The winner will advance to [...]

Train Collides With Semi-Trailer Loaded With Hot Dogs
A CSX freight train collided with a semi-trailer of hot dogs on Sunday evening in Canoe, Alabama, just north of the Florida–Alabama state line.
The crash happened just after 6 p.m. on Tumbling Lane at Highway 31 east of Atmore.
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There were no injuries reported to the truck driver or train crew.
The semi [...]

Multi-Million Dollar Safety Overhaul Slated For Highway 95A, Quintette Road Intersection
A dangerously misaligned North Escambia intersection is finally getting a multi-million dollar safety makeover with funding now finalized.
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners has approved a state-funded grant agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), securing $850,000 in Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) funding to overhaul the intersection of Highway 95A and Quintette [...]

‘Fortitude And Resilience’: Escambia Westgate Class Of 2026 Celebrates Graduation
The Escambia Westgate School Class of 2026 graduated on Friday.
“These students have demonstrated going forward each and every day with fortitude,” Escambia County Public School Superintendent Keith Leonard said. “We are very, very proud of each and every one of you. We know the obstacles that you have overcome.”
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“High school [...]

One Person Transported; Two Dogs OK After Highway 29 Crash
One person was transported to an area hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Friday afternoon on Highway 29.
The crash occurred at the entrance to a Dollar General at 3005 Highway 29, south of West Roberts Road.
An adult female was transported by Escambia County EMS. Two dogs that were in one of the vehicles were not [...]

County Approves New 265-Lot Subdivision By Road Prison In Cantonment
This week, the Escambia County Development Review Committee gave final approval to a 265-lot Thomas Home subdivision on Highway 297A in Cantonment.
The 38.48-acre LaVelle Terrace Subdivision will be located on property owned by Thomas Home Corporation at 855 Highway 297A and will include paved public streets, public stormwater ponds and conveyance systems including operation and [...]

McDavid Man Charged With Aggravated Stalking For 2025 Incident
A McDavid man was recently arrested on an outstanding 2025 warrant for cyberstalking.
Govan Shane Alexander Sr., 54, was charged with felony aggravated stalking for following, harassing, or cyberstalking after a domestic violence injunction.
According to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, a deputy was originally dispatched to a residence in McDavid in November 2025 regarding [...]

Century Plays It Safe With $1.2 Million Housing Grant Application For Seven Homes
Facing a deadline next week, the Century Town Council reached a consensus Tuesday evening to prioritize financial safety over competitive points in an application for a $1.2 million state housing grant.
During a workshop follow-up to last week’s regular meeting, council members weighed two distinct paths for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program: promise more [...]

Molino Man Charged With Fleeing Deputies On Motorcycle, Possessing Drugs In Dollar Bill
A Molino man was arrested recenthly after allegedly fleeing law enforcement on his motorcycle at a high rate of speed and discarding narcotics while attempting to hide in a constructio
Spencer Ray Stokes, 34, was charged with fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer with lights and sirens active and possession of a controlled substance without [...]

Final Four Bound: Northview Lady Chiefs Shut Out Jay For Regional Crown
The Northview Lady Chiefs headed to the Final Four for the second straight year after taking the Rural Region 1 softball championship with a 6-0 shutout of the Jay Royals on Tuesday night in Bratt.
Northview junior Mikayla McAnally struck out 10 batters, one hit shy of a perfect game, and walked none.
Addysen Bolen led the [...]
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Brendan Jones’ Two Homers Not Enough In Series Finale
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Escambia County 4-H Senior And Intermediate Teams Win State Meat Judging Contest
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Ernest Ward Middle School FFA Holds Annual Banquet
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Tate High Senior Alyssa Clarke Signs With Coastal Alabama Cheer
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Tate High School Class of 2026 Celebrates Annual Senior Drive
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Chiefs Shut Out Chieftains: Northview Dominates Chickasaw 38-0 In Spring Game
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Aggies Hold Off Marlins: Tate Claims 28-23 Spring Victory At Panama City Beach
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Northview Chiefs Power Up For Spring Football Friday At QB Club Breakfast
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White Goes Seven Innings, Backed By Homers From Lewis And Miller In 9-3 Wahoos Win
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Ernest Ward Middle School Hiring New Agriculture Teacher For Growing Program
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Atmore Teacher Facing Narcotics Charges After Being Found Allegedly Unconscious At Burger King
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Final Four Bound: Northview Lady Chiefs Seek Financial Support For State Trip
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Northview High and Ernest Ward Middle Bands Present Joint Spring Concert
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30,000 Pound Food Distribution Set For Saturday
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Lewis Homers Twice, But Bullpen Falters In Road Loss To Lookouts
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Federal Jury Convicts Escambia County Felon on Firearms and Ammunition Charges
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Former Lowe’s Worker Recently Arrested For 2025 Battery Of 73-Year Old Customer
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Tate High Drama Celebrates Successful Year With Final Curtain Call For Seniors
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Rotary Academic All-Stars Named From Northview, ECHS, Escambia Academy, Atmore Christian
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Round To The Nearest Nickel: DeSantis Signs Gaetz Bill As Pennies Go Away
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Escambia Sheriff’s Office Honors Fallen Officers And K-9s
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