Atmore
City council approves grass, weed cost reports
The Atmore City Counci approved cost reports for grass and weed nuisances during its March 22 meeting. Last November, the city council adopted resolution 2020-30, ...
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ECHCA: 31 new COVID cases since Sept. 21 in county
The Escambia County Healthcare Authority announced Sept. 28 that 2,767 cases of COVID-19 have been reported out of ...
City approves 2021-22 operational budget
City of Atmore employees will receive a 5 percent pay raise after the city council adopted the 2021-22 ...
Raiders defeat Summerdale 36-6
The Perdido Raiders defeated Summerdale 36-6 on Sept. 23 to remain undefeated this season. Quarterback Hayden Coley threw ...
Health authorities urge flu shots for ages 6 months and older
Getting the flu vaccination is as important as ever as Alabama and the rest of the nation continue ...
Atmore
Showers, T-storms to develop across coastal areas today, tonight
Showers and thunderstorms are forecasted to develop across coastal areas this afternoon and early evening, according to the National Weather Service. “These storms will spread ...
by Andrew Garner.
Atmore
ADPH: Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine boosters authorized for more eligible persons
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Friday that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine booster dose is now authorized for many people who previously ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, September 27, 2021 1:08 pm
Atmore
Madison inducted into FHSAA 2021 Hall of Fame
One of Atmore’s own was inducted into the 2021 class of the Florida High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame Sunday night at the University ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, September 27, 2021 1:00 pm
Atmore
ALEA: I-65 southbound closed near Atmore exit due to crash
Interstate 65 near the 57 mile marker in Atmore is closed after a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 8:28 tonight, Sun., Sept. 26, according ...
by Andrew Garner, Sunday, September 26, 2021 9:26 pm
Sports
NWE Garnet, Gold face Andalusia, Flomaton
NWE’s Garnet and Gold football teams finished 5-4 against Andalusia and Flomaton during regular season action on Sept. 25. The Garnet Freshman team beat Andalusia ...
by Andrew Garner, Sunday, September 26, 2021 2:09 pm
News
Florida Fusion Center issues Blue Alert for wanted man out of Callahan, Fla.
The Florida Fusion Center this afternoon issued a Florida BLUE Alert for Patrick McDowell, who was last seen in the area of U.S. 301 and ...
by Andrew Garner, Sunday, September 26, 2021 1:51 pm
Escambia Academy
Nettles scores 2 TDs, Cougars top Tuscaloosa Academy 21-6
EA escapes penalty-ridden contest at home Escambia Academy’s Bubba Nettles scored a much-needed touchdown midway through the fourth quarter and the top-ranked Cougars beat Tuscaloosa ...
by Andrew Garner, Friday, September 24, 2021 10:50 pm
Escambia County High School
Blue Devils put together complete game, wins 1st of season
Escambia County routs Monroe County 42-0 in Monroeville Escambia County put together a complete game and the Blue Devils beat Monroe County 42-0 to win ...
by Andrew Garner, Friday, September 24, 2021 10:41 pm
Atmore
T-Mobile awards city, pride Hometown grant
City of Atmore and Pride of Atmore officials had cause for celebration Sept. 23 as one of T-Mobile’s Hometown Grant recipients. Local and state dignitaries ...
by Andrew Garner, Friday, September 24, 2021 11:39 am
Atmore
Police officials said all is quiet after generic threat to ECMS
Law enforcement officials said this morning that all is good at Escambia County Middle School after school system officials announced today that they were made ...
by Andrew Garner, Friday, September 24, 2021 10:42 am
Atmore
Cool evening, tastey delights featured at ‘Taste’ event
A cool evening and quality food from Atmore highlight the annual Taste of the South event tonight at Heritage Park. A big crowd turned out ...
by Andrew Garner, Thursday, September 23, 2021 8:45 pm
Atmore
Rolin gives update on Strand, hardware renovations
The Strand Theatre’s facade will soon be changing in a good way, Rolin Construction Inc. President Stephanie Rolin said on Sept. 15. Rolin was the ...
by Andrew Garner, Thursday, September 23, 2021 8:58 am
Columnists
AYFL game put a lot of smiles on faces
On a gloomy and rainy Saturday, many youngsters were smiling during the Atmore Youth Football League’s (AYFL) games at Escambia County High School. The local ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, September 22, 2021 11:59 am
Columnists
Biden’s energy policies are a tax on the working class
By Rep. Jerry Carl Since the earliest days of his campaign for the presidency, President Biden claimed he would raise taxes only on wealthy people, ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, September 22, 2021 11:58 am
Atmore
County jobless rate at 4.1% in August
Escambia County’s seasonally adjusted August 2021 unemployment rate is 4.1 percent, according to the Alabama Department of Labor. According to the DOL, the state’s unemployment ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, September 22, 2021 11:57 am
Atmore
COVID: 50 additional cases reported
The Escambia County Healthcare Authority announced Sept. 21 that 2,736 cases of COVID-19 have been reported out of its two hospitals. The latest number is ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, September 22, 2021 11:56 am
Atmore
Escambia BOE extends mask mandate for students
The Escambia County Board of Education extended the mandate that masks be worn on school campuses across the county. Board President Cindy Jackson said the ...
by Lisa Tindell, Wednesday, September 22, 2021 11:55 am
Sports
Griffin returns as CACC baseball coach in Brewton
Following the untimely death of Warhawk Head Baseball Coach Darrell Blevins, Coastal Alabama Community College has named Keith Griffin to serve as Interim Head Coach ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, September 21, 2021 4:18 pm
Atmore
APD has person of interest in burglary, entering vehicles case
The Atmore Police Department has a person of interest stemming from several burglary and entering of vehicles in the Forest Hill Drive area on Sept. ...
by Andrew Garner, Tuesday, September 21, 2021 9:27 am
Sports
Canes beat Chickasaw 21-14 on homecoming
Leading 15-0 at halftime tonight, Flomaton overcame some adversity in the second half and held on late to beat Chickasaw 21-14 on homecoming. The Hurricanes ...
by Andrew Garner, Friday, September 17, 2021 9:44 pm
Flomaton
Creamer crowned Flomaton Homecoming Queen
Natty Creamer was crowned the 2021 Flomaton High School Homecoming Queen tonight before the football game. Creamer (center) is shown with last year’s Queen, Helene ...
by Andrew Garner, Friday, September 17, 2021 9:15 pm
Escambia Academy
Northview, EA football game canceled
The Northview-Escambia Academy football game tonight has been canceled because of the weather, according to school officials. According to Northview High School’s Facebook page, “due ...
by Andrew Garner, Friday, September 17, 2021 2:22 pm
Atmore
ADPH: Pregnant women, other eligible Alabamians ages 12 and up urged to be vaccinated for COVID-19
As dozens of pregnant women and pediatric patients with COVID-19 in Alabama are hospitalized each day, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) urges all ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, September 17, 2021 11:39 am
Escambia County High School
St. Michael defeats ECHS 44-12 Thursday
Escambia County fell 44-12 to St. Michael in Class 4A, Region 1 action on Thursday night. The Blue Devils didn’t have the best first half, ...
by Andrew Garner, Friday, September 17, 2021 9:21 am
Atmore
County unemployment rate for August is 4.1%
Escambia County’s seasonally adjusted August 2021 unemployment rate is 4.1 percent, according to the Alabama Department of Labor. According to the DOL, the state’s unemployment ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, September 17, 2021 9:07 am
Atmore
County approves subsidy with DYS
The Escambia County Commission approved a long-term detention subsidy agreement with the Department of Youth Service during its regular meeting on Monday. A grant agreement ...