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Flomaton head football coach announces retirement from state tonight

Flomaton head football coach Doug Vickery announced tonight that he’s retiring from coaching in the state of Alabama ...

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Preliminary, bond hearing held Dec. 11 on Atmore man charged with murder

A bond and preliminary hearing were held Dec. 11 at the Escambia County Courthouse for an Atmore man ...

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Alabama Power Customers Will See Lower Overall Retail Rates in 2025

Special to the Advance Actions taken by the Alabama Public Service Commission (APSC) and Alabama Power throughout 2024 ...

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Area hoops: ECHS boys, girls compete at Georgiana Christmas tourney Dec. 5-6

Escambia County’s boys varsity basketball team finished 1-1 in the Georgiana Christmas Clash Dec. 5-6. The Blue Devils ...

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Here is some useless television trivia

By Lloyd Albritton Columnist My father told me that when he was discharged from the Army in 1945, ...

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The elephant comes to visit

By Bonnie Bartel Latino Columnist A brief synopsis for readers who missed last week’s column. A four-star general’s ...

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McDavid, Fla. woman arrested Dec. 7 on drug, disorderly conduct charges

A McDavid, Fla. woman was arrested Dec. 7 on drug and disorderly conduct charges, according to the Atmore ...

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Atmore man arrested Dec. 8 on domestic violence, drug charges

An Atmore man was arrested on domestic violence and drug charges on Dec. 8, according to officials. Atmore ...

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Bay Minette man arrested Dec. 6 on drug charges

A Bay Minette man was arrested Dec. 6 on drug charges, according to the Atmore Police Department. Public ...

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Walnut Hill, Fla. man arrested on drug, theft charges Dec. 8

A Walnut Hill, Fla. man was arrested on drug and theft charges Dec. 8, according to the Atmore ...

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Public meeting to be set to address need for curfew for city

A public meeting will be held at a future date to address the need of a curfew for ...

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APD investigating shooting of 2 on East Ashley Street

UPDATE: APD releases names of victims in shooting The Atmore Police Department is investigating the shooting of two ...

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Atmore man charged with murder of another

Charges upgraded from shooting that occurred on Dec. 6 at Point Escambia Apartments An Atmore man’s charges have ...

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Atmore man arrested on attempted murder charge

An Atmore man was arrested Dec. 6 on an attempted murder charge, according to officials. Atmore Police Department ...

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Christmas in Downtown Atmore held Dec. 5

The weather highlighted Christmas in Downtown Atmore on Dec. 5. Before the frigid weather came through, temperatures were ...

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Fountain Correctional Facility employee arrested on attempting to smuggle narcotics, contraband into facility Dec. 5

UPDATE: This post has been updated to include Bishop’s job title and status at Fountain Correctional Facility. A ...

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Cold weather advisory will be in effect for Atmore area from midnight to 8 a.m. Friday

A cold weather advisory will be in effect for Atmore from midnight tonight to 8 a.m. Friday, according ...

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Cantonment, Fla. woman arrested Nov. 29 on drug, theft charges

A Cantonment, Fla. woman was arrested Nov. 29 on drug and theft charges, according to the Atmore Police ...

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WFF samples 356 deer for CWD on opening weekend

By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources In a continuing effort to minimize the spread ...

Opinion

Whatever it is, I’m against it

By Lloyd Albritton Columnist There is no personality more appealing than an agreeable one. Agreeable people are well ...