The stories of Escambia County, AL
9 narrated audio stories from across Escambia County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
William C. Holman Correctional Facility
A Night at Holman That Forced Alabama to Look
The 2016 Holman disturbance and the death of Officer Kenneth Bettis.
downtown Brewton
How Blueberries Took Over a Brewton Weekend
A local crop becomes Brewton’s sweetest public ritual.
William C. Holman Correctional Facility
Where Alabama’s Death Penalty Comes to a Door
How one Atmore prison became Alabama’s death-row center and execution site.
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When the County Came to Pollard
A small railroad town briefly held Escambia County’s center of gravity.
Escambia County
When the County Came to Pollard
A small railroad town briefly held Escambia County’s center of gravity.
Escambia County
How Poarch Endured and Won Recognition
A Creek community survived removal and secured federal recognition in Alabama.
Escambia County
How Poarch Endured and Won Recognition
A Creek community survived removal and secured federal recognition in Alabama.
Escambia County
The Ambush That Wouldn’t Stay Won
A surprise attack at Burnt Corn Creek widened the Creek War.
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When Southwest Alabama Drew a New County
How Reconstruction carved Escambia County from four older Alabama counties.
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