Atmore
Landis Design Co. named business of month
Landis Design Co. was named the Business of the Month for May by the Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce. Shown from L to R: Chamber ...
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IDB board hears updates on NAF academy, ag facility
City of Atmore Industrial Development Board officials heard some promising news and updates during their meeting on Aug. ...
Reynolds appointed as municipal judge
Sherilyn Reynolds looked on proudly as her husband, Kaurean, was appointed as the city of Atmore’s next municipal ...
Alto Products named business of month for August
Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce President Emilee Waters celebrates the naming of Alto Products Corp. of Atmore as ...
Atmore
149 Rotary Club Academic All-Stars recognized
One-hundred-and-forty-nine area students were recognized as Atmore Rotary Club Academic All-Stars. The Academic All-Star program began in 1985 by the Atmore Rotary Club to recognize ...
by Andrew Garner.
Atmore
Amber alert issued for 16 year old
An amber alert has been issued for a 16 year old female, according to officials. The Florida Amber Alert system said the female is from ...
by Andrew Garner, Friday, August 14, 2020 12:38 pm
Atmore
ECHA: 699 confirmed, reported cases in county
Almost 700 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported out of the Escambia County Healthcare Authority’s two hospitals, according to a release. According to the ...
by Andrew Garner, Friday, August 14, 2020 9:43 am
Atmore
Atmore man arrested for car break ins
An Atmore man is behind bars after being arrested in connection with recent car burglaries that occurred July 24-25 and Aug. 4, according to the ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 10:45 am
Atmore
Corrections officer arrested on ethics, contraband charges
An Escambia County, Ala. corrections officer was arrested and charged with ethics violations and promoting prison contraband, according to officials. Sheriff Heath Jackson said on ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 9:55 am
Atmore
Atmore woman arrested for murder
An Atmore woman was arrested Aug. 9 during a traffic stop in connection with a death investigation in March 2020, according to officials. Atmore Police ...
by Andrew Garner, Monday, August 10, 2020 11:34 pm
Atmore
COVID-19: ECHA releases Aug. 7 update
The Escambia County Healthcare Authority announced today, Aug. 7, there have been 660 confirmed COVID-19 cases reported out of its two hospitals. The latest update ...
by Andrew Garner, Friday, August 7, 2020 10:41 am
Atmore
Caboose moves to new home
See video of the move here: C1D01DF4-DFC1-4C8F-83DD-328F53C4F393 The caboose at Rachel Patterson Elementary School has found a new home. With the help of Williams House ...
by Andrew Garner, Friday, August 7, 2020 9:50 am
Columnists
Here’s a way forward on virus relief
By Rep. Bradley Byrne Last week was pretty frustrating in Washington. While the House frittered away at useless Democrat messaging bills which have no chance ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, August 7, 2020 9:36 am
Columnists
Capsule’s splashdown ended fun
Looking at my phone early Monday morning, I noticed several notifications from a friend via the Facebook messenger app. Curious, I opened the app and ...
by Andrew Garner, Friday, August 7, 2020 9:35 am
Atmore
Ag department looking for peanut harvest help
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is looking for some temporary employees for this coming peanut season. For those interested in the Mobile area, ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, August 7, 2020 9:34 am
Atmore
ECMS holds drive thru open house
Escambia County Middle School teachers and administrators were having a good time this afternoon during the school’s open house. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, students ...
by Andrew Garner, Thursday, August 6, 2020 2:58 pm
Atmore
Forecasters predict ‘extremely active’ hurricane season from here on out
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its August update on the Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook today and conditions are looking favorably for storm ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, August 6, 2020 11:08 am
Brewton
Campbell indicted on theft charges
Man indicted was former W.S. Neal assistant principal, coach A Florida man turned himself into authorities after being indicted by an Escambia County grand jury ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 4:17 pm
Sports
Competition makes him better
Former CACC player thriving at Alcorn State Brandon Rembert thrives in competition. The Pensacola, Fla. native and current Alcorn State University senior baseball player is ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 12:01 pm
Escambia Academy
EA hires new basketball coach
Willie White Jr. is back where he belongs – coaching basketball. White was hired recently to be the new boys head basketball coach at Escambia ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 12:00 pm
Atmore
Passing of the gavel
Stearns appointed to judgeship Todd Stearns will be called by a different name going foward. Stearns was appointed by Gov. Kay Ivey to the Escambia ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 11:11 am
Escambia Academy
EA, TRM ranked in preseason poll
UPDATE: We have corrected this post to include Flomaton’s football team, which is ranked No. 10 in Class 3A. Three Escambia County, Ala. football teams ...
by Andrew Garner, Sunday, August 2, 2020 11:00 pm
Atmore
Commission chairman announces resignation
Kaurean Reynolds today announced his resignation as chairman of the Escambia County Commission. Reynold’s resignation is effective on Aug. 9, 2020. “I would like to ...
by Andrew Garner, Friday, July 31, 2020 3:01 pm
Atmore
COVID-19: 584 confirmed cases at hospitals
The Escambia County Healthcare Authority announced today there have been 584 confirmed COVID-19 cases reported out of its two hospitals. The latest update is an increase ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, July 31, 2020 9:46 am
Atmore
Bay Minette man arrested on rape charge
Man was arrested today in Atmore on outstanding warrant A Bay Minette man was arrested in Atmore today on child sex abuse charges, according to ...
by Andrew Garner, Thursday, July 30, 2020 8:29 pm
Atmore
Ivey announces amended safer at home order
Gov. Kay Ivey announced today the extension of the amended safer at home order. The extension lasts until Aug. 31, 2020, and requires masks to ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 11:13 am
Atmore
Atmore native releases new book on Creek Indians
Atmore native Lou Vickery recently announced the release of his newest book, “Alabama Creek Indians.” Vickery’s 15th book published book, “Alabama Creek Indians” highlights historical ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 9:32 am
Atmore
‘Unity’ event supplies 196 children with supplies, uniforms
Unity in the Community officials said the annual event at Grace Fellowship Church on July 25 went well. Event Coordinator Ruth Robinson said more than ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 9:31 am
Atmore
Tribal election is Saturday
The 2020 Poarch Creek Indian Tribal election is slated for this Sat., Aug. 1. Two are running for tribal chairman, and nine are running for ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 9:29 am
Atmore
Register for Pre-K, school online
Online registration for Pre-K students for the Escambia County School System is not required for incoming students, according to officials. Rachel Patterson Elementary School Teacher ...