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Billy D. Blair Recognized for Proficiency in Law Enforcement and Intelligence
BREWTON, AL, November 2, 2009 /Cambridge Who's Who/ -- Billy D. Blair, Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in law enforcement & intelligence.
Escambia County school board member charged with fondling female inmates
BREWTON, Ala. - Escambia County Sheriff's deputies arrested school board member Richard Hawthorne on Friday after a grand jury indicted the former corrections officer on seven charges in connection with allegations that he fondled female inmates under his control, according to Escambia County Sheriff Grover Smith.
14 arrested after Alabama high school brawl
HUNTSVILLE - Huntsville police arrested 13 students and one adult after a fight at Johnson High School.
The following suspects were charged with felonies Friday at Escambia County Jail.
81-Year-Old Man Hits Bull's-Eye On Intruder
One shot to the head was all it took for an elderly gentleman to bring down a home intruder.
Chili cook-off heats up fall season extravanganza
There's one thing you have to say about Alabama's first lady, Patsy Riley: 'If she hosts it, they will come.' And come they did, as she joined Gov.
Alabama colleges see enrollments spike as economy sours
Bishop State Community College. Colleges around the state have seen enrollments rise as the economy has soured.
Georgia-Pacific credit rating upgraded by Standard & Poor's
Georgia-Pacific's Naheola mill, near Pennington, Ala., shown here in 2002. Standard & Poor's has upgraded the credit rating of Georgia-Pacific LLC to BB+ from BB-. Standard & Poor's upgraded the credit rating of Georgia-Pacific LLC to BB+ from BB-, saying that the paper and building products has reduced debt, and that S&P expects relatively steady ...
Brewton Home Invader Had an Accomplice
The man shot to death while trying to break into an Escambia County, Alabama home had an accomplice.
Officers arrest 24-year-old accused of being accomplice in Brewton...
A 24-year-old man was in the Escambia County Jail on Thursday charged with joining in a failed burglary that left his alleged crime partner shot to death.
Suspect: a oeIa m Not A Killera
An Atmore man says he is not a killer as he turns himself into the Escambia County, Alabama sheriff.
Brewton, AL armed home invader shot in self defense
A pistol wielding home invader was shot in self defense by the homeowner. Police say that 33 year old Jeremy Paul McCall broke in to a house on Highway 31 North in Brewton, AL at about 3 AM on Monday.
Homeowner Shoots, Kills Armed Bedroom Intruder
Oct. 12 - An armed intruder was shot and killed after confronting a couple in the bedroom of their home near Brewton Monday morning, Escambia County Sheriff's deputies said.
81-year-old man shoots Escambia County home invader to death
An 81-year-old man shot and killed a masked gunman during a home invasion early this morning at a residence north of Brewton, Escambia County Sheriff Grover Smith said.
Brewton teacher arrested, faces drug charges
A 4th grade teacher in Brewton is facing drug charges. Police arrested 46 year old Kelly Ball on charges of possessing a controlled substance.
Brewton Elementary teacher arrested on drug charge after undercover sting
Police in Brewton have arrested a fourth-grade teacher in an undercover drug sting.
OSHA cites Frit Car for accident caused by toxic fumes
Oct. 9 - Safety offcials are proposing more than $350,000 in fines for a local company after workers overcome toxic fumes.
Alabama State University awarded USDA rural program grant
Alabama State University has been awarded a Rural Business Opportunity Program grant by the United States Department of Agriculture .
OSHA levies $360,000 in fines against Brewton railcar company
Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration officials say a Brewton railcar repair company should pay $360,000 in fines for a variety of lapses in confined space work safety, according to a news release.
MOBILE, Ala. -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration is proposing $364,350 in penalties against Frit Car Inc.