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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AFA, Albritton hosting ‘Back the Blue’ tour
The Alabama Forestry Association is coming to Escambia County next Thurs., June 24, as a part of the ...
Wild West Rope Show delights young readers
The Wild West Rope Show delighted young readers during the Atmore Public Library’s Summer Reading Program this morning. ...
EMA director: Rainfall, flash flooding greatest threat from storm
The potential tropical cyclone three is continuing to move across the central Gulf of Mexico and is expected ...
Summer Kickoff event held
The sounds of the Tip Tops echoed off of the buildings downtown Atmore Thursday night during the Summer ...
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
Atmore Lions announce 2021-22 officers
The Atmore Lions Club recently announced its 2021-22 officers. The officers are Taylor Helton Lee, president; Chuck Brooks, vice president; Kevin Garrett, second vice president; ...
by Andrew Garner, Thursday, June 17, 2021 4:26 pm
Atmore
Flash flood watch issued for Atmore area
A flash flood watch has been issued for the Atmore area through Saturday night, according to the National Weather Service. Beginning tomorrow, Fri., June 18, ...
by Andrew Garner, Thursday, June 17, 2021 2:19 pm
Atmore
Ivey announces weatherization grant
Gov. Kay Ivey announced today the awarding of $2.9 million to assist low-income, elderly and disabled residents to help make their homes more energy efficient. ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 17, 2021 1:59 pm
Sports
Big show back at Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
By DAVID RAINER Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources The big show will be back for the 88th annual Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 17, 2021 9:29 am
Atmore
Alabama Power offering interactive outage app
Customers of Alabama Power Company will now have access to information concerning power outages — just in time for hurricane season. APCO officials have established ...
by Lisa Tindell, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 12:47 pm
Atmore
Pace, Fla. woman arrested on trafficking, paraphernalia charges
A Pace, Fla. woman was arrested June 12 on drug trafficking and paraphernalia charges, according to the Atmore Police Department. Chief Chuck Brooks said at ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 11:25 am
Atmore
City OKs new cameras downtown
The Atmore City Council adopted a resolution to replace existing cameras downtown with new ones during its meeting on Monday. Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 9:25 am
Atmore
BOE approves personnel recommendations
The Escambia County School System approved personnel recommendations during its board of education meeting on June 8. The following personnel recommendation by action were approved: ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 9:24 am
Columnists
Inflation is killing working class
By Rep. Jerry Carl I’m old enough to remember the horrible inflation during the 1970s, and I hope we never live through something like that ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 9:17 am
Cal Ripken Baseball
Atmore 8U All-Stars finish 1-2 at district tournament
Atmore’s 8U Cal Ripken All-Stars finished 1-2 at the District 7 Tournament last weekend in Excel. Atmore defeated Monroe County 10-7 in the first game ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 9:16 am
Cal Ripken Baseball
Flomaton 12Us win district
Flomaton’s 12U Cal Ripken All-Stars defeated Atmore 10-0 June 12 to claim the District 7 Championship. The three-team tournament was held over two days, and ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 9:15 am
Atmore
COVID: ECHA reports 16 additional cases since June 8 report
The Escambia County Healthcare Authority announced June 15 that 1,647 cases of COVID-19 have been reported out of its two hospitals. The latest number is ...
by Andrew Garner, Tuesday, June 15, 2021 10:10 am
Atmore
Atmore Rotary Club donates to ‘Shop with a Cop’ event
The Atmore Rotary Club recently made a donation to the Atmore Police Department’s Shop with a Cop event. The shop with a cop event allows ...
by Andrew Garner, Monday, June 14, 2021 10:42 am
Sports
Flomaton’s Lassiter selected to 3A All-State softball team
Flomaton junior shortstop Jalia Lassiter was selected to the first team of the Class 3A 2021 ASWA Softball All-State Team as an infielder, according to ...
by Andrew Garner, Saturday, June 12, 2021 5:01 am
Atmore
AFD, APD make donation to The Forgotten Initiative
Proceeds from the Battle of the Badges Charity Softball Game were donated June 10 to The Forgotten Initiative, a local charity. TFI helps support the ...
by Andrew Garner, Friday, June 11, 2021 1:50 pm
Atmore
Come hang out at Café 251
Everybody is welcome at Atmore’s newest restaurant. Café 251 Coffee and Eatery, located on Church Street just down from the American Legion Post 90, opened ...
by Andrew Garner, Friday, June 11, 2021 12:24 pm
Atmore
ACH to hold healthy living presentation
ACH Complete Care is holding a guide to healthy living presentation Thurs., July 18, in Mayson Auditorium at Atmore Community Hospital. The presentation will be ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, June 11, 2021 11:33 am
Sports
CFP committee submits playoff expansion proposal
The College Football Playoff (CFP) today announced that one of its management committees presented a proposal to change the current four-team format to a 12-team ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 10, 2021 2:40 pm
Sports
Logging Crew Protects Turkey Nest, Observes Hatch
By DAVID RAINER Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Logging crews in Alabama have wildlife encounters on a regular basis as they harvest one ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 10, 2021 2:04 pm
Atmore
AASB holds input meetings in search of new superintendent
Between 35-40 Atmore-area Escambia County School System (ECSS) stakeholders shared their input June 7 during a meeting at Escambia County High School on what their ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 3:11 pm
Atmore
EA senior attending girls state
Escambia Academy rising senior Jamison Janes is attending the 79th annual American Legion Auxiliary’s Girls State Program this week on the campus of the University ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 3:08 pm
Columnists
Can we get some clarification?
By Rep. Jerry Carl As our country continues to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, I am reminded of the American resilience that has guided us ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 3:01 pm
Atmore
Jack’s celebrates ribbon cutting, grand opening
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 2:53 pm
Atmore
GECA to present ‘Beverly Hillbillies’ beginning next week
The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts (GECA) is presenting “The Beverly Hillbillies” June 17-20 and June 24-27. Tickets, which are being sold now, are ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 1:10 pm
Atmore
ECHA reports 1 additional COVID case since June 4
The Escambia County Healthcare Authority announced June 8 that 1,631 cases of COVID-19 have been reported out of its two hospitals. The latest number is ...