Atmore
Trains unveiled for art walk project
“If Pensacola (Fla.) can have pelicans, why can’t Atmore have trains?” That was one question that turned into reality as officials unveiled the second phase ...
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COVID-19: Statewide ‘stay-at-home’ order issued
Order effective at 5 p.m. tomorrow, Sat., April 4 State officials issued a statewide stay-at-home order to help ...
COVID-19: 2nd case confirmed in Escambia County, Ala.
The Alabama Department of Public Health today announced the second confirmed case of COVID-19 in Escambia County, Ala. ...
Honoring Healthcare Workers
Atmore’s first responders and residents gathered at Atmore Community Hospital Sunday night to honor healthcare workers who are ...
Sewing Soldiers
Community comes together to make face masks By Kaitlin Holley Not all heroes wear capes. Most wear masks. ...
Atmore
ECHS principal resigning
Escambia County High School Principal Dennis Fuqua is changing jobs. Fuqua confirmed with The Atmore Advance today that he is resigning, and his last day ...
by Andrew Garner.
Sports
Spain Park’s Barker named 2020 Miss Basketball
By Special to the Advance Spain Park’s Sarah Ashlee Barker is the Alabama Sports Writers Association 33rd Miss Basketball and first from Spain Park. The ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, April 3, 2020 11:00 pm
Atmore
School meals program canceled
The Escambia County Schools System’s free meals program has been canceled because of the statewide stay-at-home order that was issued today, according to officials. Assistant ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, April 3, 2020 6:53 pm
Atmore
April 3 statewide health order
View the order here: soe-covid19-040320
by Staff Reports, Friday, April 3, 2020 5:31 pm
Atmore
COVID-19: Law Day canceled
First cancelation in 43 years Law Day, slated to be held this May, has been canceled, according to officials. Attorney Charles Godwin announced the cancelation ...
by Andrew Garner, Thursday, April 2, 2020 4:50 pm
Atmore
ADEM: Tap water is 100% safe
Agency encouraging people not to hoard cases of water The Alabama Department of Environmental Management announced Tuesday that there isn’t a need to hoard cases ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, April 1, 2020 4:04 pm
Escambia County High School
Spring sports canceled
‘The kids are devastated’ “The kids are devastated over it.” That’s how Escambia County athletic director and head football coach Scott Mason described student athletes’ ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, April 1, 2020 9:55 am
Columnists
Healthcare workers tribute gave me chills
Walking around the Atmore Community Hospital grounds Sunday night, I felt a chill. And it wasn’t because of the weather. Atmore first responders, including fire ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, April 1, 2020 9:53 am
Columnists
Hope in the time of coronavirus
By Rep. Bradley Byrne In Genesis 2, God says, “It is not good that the man should be alone.” He made us for Himself, but ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, April 1, 2020 9:52 am
Atmore
Hurricane season begins June 1
By Kaitlin Holley Coronavirus has canceled many things, but unfortunately hurricane season won’t be one of them. Hurricane season kicks off June 1, and ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, April 1, 2020 9:51 am
Atmore
APD investigating homicide
The Atmore Police Department is seeking information in regard to a death investigation at a residence on Jones Street. “On Thursday, March 26, 2020, at ...
by Andrew Garner, Monday, March 30, 2020 1:48 pm
Atmore
Chamber: Mayfest postponed
Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce officials today announced the postponement of Mayfest for the public’s safety due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Chamber officials said in ...
by Andrew Garner, Monday, March 30, 2020 10:29 am
Atmore
City adopts resolution giving police authority to issue summons
Mayor issues health directive, closing all parks at 5 p.m. today The Atmore City Council Saturday morning adopted a resolution giving city police officers the ...
by Andrew Garner, Saturday, March 28, 2020 10:31 am
Atmore
ADPH reports 1st Escambia County (Ala.) COVID-19 case
The Alabama Department of Public Health confirmed late this afternoon Escambia County’s first confirmed case of coronavirus (COVID-19). The Escambia County patient hasn’t been identified, ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, March 27, 2020 6:19 pm
News
Tribal Chair: We are all in this together
Poarch Creek Indian Tribal Chair and CEO Stephanie Bryan said to the general council during a video message today that “we are all in this ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, March 27, 2020 5:21 pm
Atmore
COVID-19: All ‘non-essential’ businesses to close
Gov. Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Public Health officials announced today the closure of all non-essential businesses statewide because of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact ...
by Andrew Garner, Friday, March 27, 2020 12:59 pm
Atmore
Tip your favorite servers, bartenders virtually
Local servers and bartenders can now receive tips online. Gov. Kay Ivey announced a statewide public health order on March 19 to aid in the ...
by Andrew Garner, Friday, March 27, 2020 10:58 am
Atmore
All K-12 public schools to remain closed
UPDATE: Escambia Academy will close school for remainder of year Alternate learning will begin April 6 Gov. Kay Ivey announced today that all K-12 public ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, March 26, 2020 6:56 pm
Atmore
ADOC: Inmate dies from inmate-on-inmate assault at Fountain
An inmate died from injuries sustained during an assault on March 24 at Fountain Correctional Facility just outside of Atmore, according to the Alabama Department ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 10:37 am
Atmore
ALT+WORSHIP
CLARIFICATION: In the following article, which was published in today’s print edition of The Atmore Advance, it said that Pastor Kevin Garrett broadcast church services ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 10:26 am
Atmore
Chamber cancels upcoming events
By Special to the Advance The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce announced recently the cancelation of upcoming events to help limit the spread of COVID-19. ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 9:53 am
Atmore
ACH names Alisha Stabler radiology manager
By Special to the Advance Atmore Community Hospital (ACH) announced recently that Alisha Stabler has been promoted to the position of radiology manager. Stabler joined ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 9:51 am
Atmore
Churches adjust worship to help prevent spread of COVID-19
Many church goers won’t have to leave the comfort of their homes as local churches are switching to streaming Sunday services to help prevent the ...
by Andrew Garner, Saturday, March 21, 2020 9:52 pm
Atmore
Alabama Power amending business hours statewide
Alabama Power announced today it is adjusting its business office operations located throughout the state to protect the health of its customers, employees and communities. ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, March 21, 2020 5:49 pm
Atmore
ECSS providing meals to children beginning March 30
The Escambia County School System announced today that it will provide free meals for children 18 years and under beginning March 30 and on during ...
by Andrew Garner, Friday, March 20, 2020 2:53 pm
Atmore
ACH visitors policy amended
ECHA confirms there are no cases of COVID-19 at facilities The Escambia County Healthcare Authority (ECHA) announced today that there have been zero confirmed cases ...