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ECHCA releases latest COVID-19 testing results
The Escambia County Healthcare Authority has released the latest results from COVID-19 tests administered in the county. Test results reported are taken from testing done ... Read more
3 days ago by Lisa Tindell.
Vaccine hotline on overload
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is aware that the COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline is experiencing difficulties. Staff continues working to expand vaccine scheduling capabilities ... Read more
4 days ago by Lisa Tindell.
Poarch Band of Creek Indians join efforts to combat human trafficking
Today, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) announced they have joined a partnership with the Alabama Attorney General, Steve Marshall, and several other organizations ... Read more
5 days ago by Lisa Tindell.
Officials monitor schools after threat
Parents made their way to all three W.S. Neal schools on Monday after word of a threat made the rounds. Escambia County School Superintendent John ... Read more
5 days ago by Lisa Tindell.
ECHCA releases latest COVID-19 testing results
The Escambia County Healthcare Authority tracks those who are tested for the COVID-19 virus throughout the county. With reporting done twice weekly, the latest numbers ... Read more
5 days ago by Lisa Tindell.
Vaccines for elderly to begin January 18
According to information released by D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital officials, COVID-19 vaccinations for those 75 and older will begin Jan. 18. Those who fall into ... Read more
7 days ago by Lisa Tindell.
Neal schools on lockdown in response to threat
Information regarding a possible threat at W.S. Neal’s schools was released by the Escambia County School System and has been posted to social media. “We ... Read more
7 days ago by Lisa Tindell.
ADPH officials say hospitals ‘overwhelmed’ with calls for vaccine
Aarol Sheehan with the Alabama Department of Public Health, issued a statement today following the announcement from Gov. Kay Ivey that vaccines were being rolled ... Read more
1 week ago by Lisa Tindell.
Alleged carjacker subject of incident near Atmore today
Escambia County Sheriff Heath Jackson released a statement today concerning the officer-involved shooting that occurred at the CreekTravel Plaza near Atmore on Jack Springs Road. ... Read more