A bill upping the amount the state can borrow to build a second 4,000-bed prison was approved by the Alabama Senate.

Alabama is building a 4,000-bed prison in Elmore County and plans to build another 4,000-bed prison in Escambia County.

An independent labor market report found Alabama’s community and technical colleges impact the state’s economy by $8.1 ...

The Escambia County Republican Executive Committee held its regular meeting on Feb. 17 at Atmore City Hall. Committee members ...

The Pensacola News Journal is working with high schools in Escambia and Santa Rosa County to put their top students in the spotlight every week.

There is still a shortage of emergency responders in Escambia County. In October, WEAR News told you there were 11 openings for paramedics. As of Thursday, that number sits at 17. Officials say call ...

A Foley man is accused of sexually abusing a child, according to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office. According to a BCSO ...

Ninety one power outages were reported across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties by Wednesday morning ... Wednesday evening, the Florida Department announced Interstate 10 would be closed from the ...

Lawmakers presented legislation that would allow the state to borrow an additional $500 million to build two prisons, ...

said the ability to borrow the additional money will ensure the state can complete a second 4,000-bed prison in Escambia County in addition to one now under construction in Elmore County.The bill now ...

Commission filled four seats on the Escambia County Healthcare Authority by reappointing three members and appointing Sandy Hollinger to fill the vacancy for the District 5 seat in Atmore. Karean ...