News Topic: Escambia County

Wednesday October 07 2009

Murder Suspect Still On The Run

A murder suspect is still on the run, considered armed and dangerous. more »
5:00 PM
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By Kimberly Curth
Comment by october2009: I also will say that when Allen went missing, the Sheriff’s office in Baldwin County assumed that Allen ran because he was up for sentencing on 25… 1 Responses »
Friday September 25 2009

Father-To-Be Killed After Argument

33-year-old Kenny Porter was shot Thursday night. Now a neighbor and his mother-in-law are charged in his death. more »
7:19 PM
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By Chad Petri
Comment by rmseek1234: This is so sad. I hope she has some other family/friend support systems to get her through this. And this was her MOTHER that was also charged with… 3 Responses »
Tuesday August 18 2009

Threats And Meetings In Billings Murder Plot

UPDATED Hugh Wiggins, husband of Pamela Long Wiggins, is named a person of interest in the calculated murders of a Florida panhandle couple. more »
11:12 AM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by ttt: To the person who thought the mafia was long gone… what planet are you on?  To everyone else, these kinds of people exist everywhere. … 12 Responses »
Monday August 17 2009

Statements, Evidence Released In Billings Murder Case

Prosecutors released nearly 800 pages of discovery documents in the Billings murder investigation, including dozens of statements from people close to the suspects. more »
5:22 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by bornnbama: With this man’s background that is now coming out, and it seems that his past dealings could have very well his dimise.  Wasn’t his background… 2 Responses »
Thursday August 13 2009

Billings’ Family Wants Evidence Sealed

The children of Byrd and Melanie Billings are asking a judge to block the release of video and pictures from the murder scene. more »
4:21 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by kcity78: Enough, already! This is no more or less significant than any other murder in this country. Let’s move on. There are other causes and terrible things… view »
Tuesday August 04 2009

Weather Watching For 50 Years!

Meteorologists now know more about South Alabama's climate thanks to one dedicated citizen who's been watching the weather for the last half century!

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4:00 PM
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By Kimberly Curth
Comment by Mike x51: Good job Essie. view »
Monday August 03 2009

Bridal Store Bandits Busted

Escambia County Deputies have recovered 96 stolen wedding dresses worth $30,000. Investigators believe another 250 dresses could be out there. more »
12:37 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by Razorsharp: They look like they could care less. They will be back out stealing stuff in a few days anyway. view »
Wednesday July 22 2009

Billings’ Attorney: “The Entire Story Will Be Told”

An attorney representing the Billings family says speculation is harmful to the investigation and to the grieving family. more »
5:37 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
Monday July 20 2009

Suspect’s Mom : “I Love My Baby”

An Alabama judge takes the first step in extraditing one of the seven suspects charged with the murders of a Florida panhandle couple. more »
5:24 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by Mom2AngelBaby: I would have to say yes…I think they had planned to kill them. then again its a toss up because they after all did go in completely covered. I think… 3 Responses »

Suspect’s Wife Talking To Investigators

The wife of the alleged mastermind behind the murders of Byrd and Melanie Billings will talk to investigators today. more »
9:08 AM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by mustuknow: somehow I think that might be their last fairytale photo together….  I do not think they allow professional photographers for booking photos!!! view »
Wednesday July 15 2009

‘Person Of Interest’ In the Billings Murder Case

The Escambia County Sheriff's Office says 47-year-old Pamela Long was found "near a marina" in Orange Beach. more »
1:03 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by Night Owl: Youthinkest probably correctly. 11 Responses »
Tuesday July 14 2009

7 Arrested For Murder of Gulf Coast Couple

Escambia County authorities feel confident they have all the people directly involved in the murder of a prominent Beulah couple behind bars and off the streets. more »
7:40 PM
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By Kimberly Curth
Comment by rolltider: Wow.  The Escambia County SO has done a great job so far getting these awful people where they belong.  This is just a sad, sad case.  All… 1 Responses »
Monday July 13 2009

Three Arrests In Billings Murders

Authorities have three people in custody they say were involved in the deaths of Byrd and Melanie Billings. Two have been charged with murder. more »
12:25 AM
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By Chad Petri
Comment by alabamaoutlaw: I just seen on fox news they have a fourth one charged keep it going justice for the children. Alabamaoutlaw 3 Responses »
Saturday July 11 2009

Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Finds Van

The ECSO says they believe they’ve found the van and are talking to two people of interest in the murders of Byrd and Melanie Billings. more »
4:30 PM
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By Chad Petri
Comment by alabamaoutlaw: I just don’t think they have confession’s or enough info to seal the case yet,Suspects yes i believe they have suspecs just haven’t had… 3 Responses »
Thursday June 11 2009

Suspect Sought In 3 Armed Robberies

Florida authorities say Eddy Ray Mullins held up 2 cash advance businesses and a bank in 24 hours more »
4:53 PM
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by alabamaoutlaw: Busy little fellow wasn’t he, on a timeline hope he has some time to spare.Just don’t see the economics of it somebody explain this to me couple… view »

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