Someone is $66,000 richer this morning after purchasing a winning Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 ticket in Davisville in North Escambia County. The ticket sold at the State Line Gift Shop on Highway 97 and was one of three winning tickets sold for Thursday night’s drawing and is worth $$66,188.82. Other winning tickets were sold in…… MORE
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RECYCLING PERMIT VOTE DELYED 9-23-16
Escambia County commissioners have delayed their decision on whether to issue a permit for a new recycling center Wedgewood until citizens can learn more about the proposed facility’s impact on their community. The company – Eager Beaver, LLC – wants to build a recycling center for vegetation and yard debris and commissioners were scheduled to…… MORE
WEDGEWOOD YARD TRASH RECYCLING FACILITY 9-22-16
Residents in the Wedgewood community of Escambia County are once again facing the possibility of a new dump site moving into their neighborhood. County Commissioners are set to vote today on approving a recycling permit for a vegetative yard trash recycling facility on 70 acres off Longleaf Drive. The company seeking the permit is Eager…… MORE
FOLEY SCHOOL PLACED N LOCKDOWN 9-22-16
The Foley, Alabama, Police Department said a man near Foley Middle School reported he was being chased by people carrying guns Wednesday morning. The school was put on lockdown for an hour until the police determined the caller, Christopher Mixer, was suffering from an altered mental state and that no one was chasing him. Mixer…… MORE
S.R. CHILD MOLESTOR ARRESTED 9-22-16
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s department says a 40 -year-old man from Navarre was arrested Tuesday on charges of sexual battery and lewd or lascivious molestation. Sheriff’s investigators said a forensic investigation took place at the Santa Rosa Kids House where one victim discussed what had been done to her. After a second interview, a…… MORE
CONVENIENCE STORE ROBBER ARRESTED 9-22-16
The Escambia County Sheriff’ Department says a 44-year-old Cantonment man has been arrested for the September 10th armed robbery of a convenience store. Investigators say Jonathan Vito was charged with the robbery of the Tom Thumb store on Highway 29 and Woodbury Court after showing the clerk a gun he had in his waistband. Vito…… MORE
Memorable videos of Pat Summitt
Here are some of the memorable videos of Pat Summitt throughout her career and life including a championship game win in its entirety. … MORE
Tennessee Mourns Loss Of An Icon
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pat Summitt, legendary Lady Vol basketball coach, mentor and mother-figure to her players; a revered ambassador for her university and state; a trailblazer for women; and a role model for people all over the world passed away Tuesday, June 28, in Knoxville at the age of 64. Born Patricia Sue Head on June…… MORE
Statement from Butch Jones on the Passing of Pat Summitt
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Pat Summitt. I had the privilege of spending time with Pat during my first year at Tennessee, and those are conversations I will cherish forever. When you think of all the great coaches in all sports, Pat Summitt is at the top of that list. “As a…… MORE
Statement from UT Vice Chancellor and AD Dave Hart on the Passing of Pat Summitt
“We are deeply saddened by today’s news of Pat Summitt’s passing. We send our deepest condolences to her son, Tyler, and to her family and friends. “Pat Summitt is synonymous with Tennessee, but she truly is a global icon who transcended sports and spent her entire life making a difference in other peoples’ lives. She was…… MORE
