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For the rest of this week and through next week, work will be done on the old bridge across the Conecuh River near Riverview with the bridge being briefly closed for all traffic. According to information provided by Katelyn E. Turner, public information officer for the Alabama Department of Transportation, work began Monday for a joint removal and replacement operation. She said this is a more permanent solution to the work performed on the bridge last week. This week, the northbound lane will...
Jess Nicholas, formerly of Coastal Gateway Regional Economic Development Alliance, will serve the Escambia County Industrial Development Authority as its executive director for economic development. The board, at its regular meeting in January, extended a contract offer to Centerfire Economic LLC, of which Nicholas serves as CEO. The board had previously utilized the staff of Coastal Gateway EDA to provide economic development services, but opted to make a change in its provider. Around the same time, Nicholas had also opted to break from...
Flomaton Mayor Dewey Bondurant Jr., told members of the town council Monday night that the proposed new concrete pipe plant in Flomaton has been put on hold and will not happen at this time. “Right now it has come to a halt,” Bondurant said. “I appreciate what the people have done in working on this project, but it won't happen at this time.” Foley Pipe Co., had announced plans to construct an estimated $18 million pre-cast concrete pipe plant on Highway 31 on property the company owns behind...
Members of the Escambia County Industrial Development Authority board held a luncheon and forum for board members and the county's mayors Thursday, March 5, laying out the framework for the organization's goals in the coming year. ECIDA board chairman Rick Wilson called the meeting to outline the board's course for the coming year and to encourage a spirit of cooperation between board members, county officials and city representatives across Escambia County. The Escambia County Industrial Development Authority is the county's principal organiza...
The presidential preference primary in Florida is Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections Tappie A. Villane reminds voters early voting is underway for the presidential preference primary election. Early Voting hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, through Mar. 14. In Santa Rosa County, there are four locations for early voting: the South Santa Rosa Service Center (Annex), 5841 Gulf Breeze Parkway in Gulf Breeze; the County Administration Building (Milton Office), 6495 Caroline Street, Suite F in Milton;...
Sarah LeMesurier wants the student ministry at Flomaton Pentecostal Holiness Church (The Flo) to team up with the town of Flomaton to help make a difference in people's lives by reaching out beyond the walls of the church. LeMesurier addressed the town council Monday night saying the youth group would love to get involved in events and projects within the community. “Whether it is beautifying public property or helping someone in need who does not possess the resources and/or have physical limit...
Escambia County (Ala.) Huxford Elementary School will receive one of 98 Alabama Power Foundation Classroom grants awarded to elementary, middle and high schools across the state of Alabama to support learning initiatives. The funds will provide teachers up to $1,000 to purchase materials and supplies that can be used to improve the classroom environment and enhance student's abilities to learn. “We currently have some projects we look forward to doing in the future, this grant will help put u...
Escambia County (Ala.) has released its food scores for February 2020. The scores are as follows: Atmore Abundant Life - 98 Atmore Dragway - 97 Burger King - 89 Circle K Main St. - 86 Circle K Nashville - 86 Creek Travel Plaza - 93 David’s Catfish - 95 Diamond Gasoline - 89 Discount Beer & Tob - 90 Fairfield Inn - 99 Fairfield Inn Motel - 100 R & F Foods - 91 R & F Foods Retail - 94 Sonic Drive In - 97 Subway Lindberg - 99 Subway Jack Springs - 91 Whistle Stop Fam Buf- 83 Brewton Church’s Chicken - 87 Exit 69 Truckstop - 95 Main Event - 98 McD...
A message from Escambia County (Ala.) Presiding Judge Dave Jordan: Late on Friday, March 13, 2020, the Supreme Court of Alabama issued its Administrative Order Suspending All In-Person Court Proceedings for the Next Thirty Days. That Order is effective March 16, 2020 and extends through April 16, 2020. This Order includes all Circuit, District (including Small Claims), Municipal, Probate and Juvenile Courts in the State of Alabama. All persons in Escambia County, AL who received a juror summons for Monday March 16th, 2020 should NOT report to...
