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WEBJoe Thomas, Ledger Editor. The Escambia County (Ala.) Commission passed its fiscal year 2024-25 budget Monday that shows $39.3 million in revenue and $38.6 million in expenses which included an across-the-board 50 cents per hour raise for all employees. The largest part of the budget was the General Fund which shows revenues and expenses of $16 ...
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WEB2 days ago · Joe Thomas, Ledger Editor | Oct 3, 2024. An Atmore man remains in the Escambia County Detention Center in Brewton on $1 million bond after being arrested by Atmore police on attempted murder charges. According to Atmore police, officers were dispatched to Atmore Community Hospital about 11:55 p.m. Sept. 28 in reference to a gunshot victim who ...
Century splits on vote to ratify mayor's action - Tri-City Ledger
WEB3 days ago · In a vote of 3 to 1, the Century Town Council Tuesday night approved a decision Mayor Luis Gomez, Jr. made that he calimed saved the town of Century $190,000 by making an executive decision to opt for less expensive workman’s comp and liability and insurance costs, he made without the council’s permission due to an Oct. 1, 2024 deadline.
Century loses about $13 million in grant funds - Tri-City Ledger
WEBAug 29, 2024 · One grant was for about $13 million to repurpose the old Century High School gym that belongs to Pensacola State College (PSC) to be utilized as a hurricane shelter for the town, after PSC deeded the property to the town and repair or rebuild three bridges in the town. The second was a $3,255,000 …
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Billy to retire as district attorney Jan. 1 - Tri-City Ledger
WEB3 days ago · Joe Thomas, Ledger Editor | Oct 03, 2024. Courtesy. Billy. Escambia County (Ala.) District Attorney Steve Billy has filed his paperwork with Gov. Kay Ivey's office that he plans to retire at the end of the year. Billy's current term as district attorney doesn't end until 2028, so by law the governor will appoint someone to fill his unexpired term.
Area rallying around Ken Lett - Tri-City Ledger
WEB3 days ago · The community is rallying around T.R. Miller football player Ken Lett, Jr., who suffered a broken neck on the opening kickoff Friday night as the Tigers took on UMS in Mobile. Both teams huddled around Lett in prayer before he was loaded into an ambulance and transported to USA Medical Center in Mobile where he underwent surgery.
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WEBSep 5, 2024 · Tri-City Ledger archives search page. Century restores water after line break Gretchen McPherson, Ledger Staff | Aug 22, 2024. Early Sunday morning, the town of Century had a water main rupture on Highway 29 in front of Ace Bondurants Lumber and Hardware that left its residents with low pressure or no water at all, a boil water notice that was put in effect, and one employee badly injured.
Storm causes havoc - Tri-City Ledger
WEBJun 22, 2023 · A severe Thunderstorm that roared through the area Friday downed trees, damaged homes and cut off electrical power to more than 20,000 structures but there were no reported injuries. Escambia County Emergency Management Director David Adams said all indications are that the damage was caused by straight-line winds and not tornadoes.
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WEBPathetic turnout is simply pathetic Joe Thomas, Ledger Editor | Aug 27, 2020. To say voter turnout Tuesday in Atmore, Brewton and Flomaton was pathetic is an understatement. Atmore and Flomaton came in at about 34 percent and Brewton dipped to around 26 percent with a whopping 14.4 percent turning out in Brewton's council District 5 that showed incumbent Cheryl Barton defeating Richard Royce ...