Atmore
Toyz for Kidz ride is Saturday
The 19th annual Toyz for Kidz Ride will be held this Sat., Dec. 14. Registration is from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. at David’s Catfish ...
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APL holding coloring contest
The Atmore Public Library is holding a coloring contest for students in grades pre-K to third grade. The ...
Chamber, American Legion bring new public art installation
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce and the American Legion Post 90 are bringing a new public art ...
AFD to hold toy drive Dec. 5
The Atmore Fire Department will be holding its annual Toy Drive next Sat., Dec. 5, starting at 9 ...
Sports
Chiefs win 5 Redzone games Sunday
NWE’s freshmen and junior Chiefs won five games during the Redzone Games Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. The freshmen team finished 3-1, while ...
by Staff Reports.
Atmore
MOH recipients to be honored Dec. 5
The Atmore Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicating and unveiling “The MOH Recipients” road signs naming Highway 31 from Atmore to Brewton after two of ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 3:27 pm
Atmore
City council adopts project development with Jack’s Family Restaurants
The Atmore City Council adopted a resolution to enter into a project development with Jack’s Family Restaurants at its meeting on Nov. 23. The agreement, ...
by Andrew Garner, Monday, November 23, 2020 7:39 pm
Atmore
White sworn in as new BOE member
Loueek White was sworn in as the newest Escambia County School Systems board member for District 5 at a special-called meeting on Nov. 19. White ...
by Andrew Garner, Monday, November 23, 2020 5:54 pm
Atmore
Atmore man dies in 2-vehicle crash Friday
An Atmore man died in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 31 near 21st Avenue on Nov. 20, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Trooper ...
by Andrew Garner, Monday, November 23, 2020 3:25 pm
Escambia Academy
EA cheerleaders participating in Varsity Spirit activities
Five Escambia Academy cheerleaders are participating in Thanksgiving week activities at Universal Orlando Resort, according to a release. Gabrielle Williams is currently in Orlando, Fla., ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, November 23, 2020 1:19 pm
Atmore
ECHA officials: Get your flu shot
Escambia County Healthcare Authority officials are urging citizens to get the influenza (Flu) shot. Medical clinics in Atmore, Brewton and Flomaton are available to administer ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, November 23, 2020 10:14 am
Atmore
ALDOT announces no lane closures during Thanksgiving holiday
The Alabama Department of Transportation announced Nov. 23 that it will have no temporary lane closures on interstates during the Thanksgiving holiday, from noon Wed., ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, November 23, 2020 9:56 am
Northview
Chiefs end season in regional semifinals
Northview fell 34-19 to Vernon, Fla. in the regional semifinals tonight in Bratt. With the loss, the Chiefs end their season at 7-2. NHS head ...
by Andrew Garner, Friday, November 20, 2020 11:44 pm
Escambia Academy
Cougars fall 36-34 to Chambers in 2A title game
MONTGOMERY — Escambia Academy fell 36-34 to Chambers Academy in a hard-fought battle during the AISA Class 2A state championship game tonight at Cramton Bowl. ...
by Andrew Garner, Friday, November 20, 2020 7:16 pm
Atmore
ACF opens grant cycle
The Atmore Community Foundation recently announced the opening of its third competitive grant cycle for local non-profits addressing the needs of the Atmore community. According ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, November 20, 2020 9:33 am
Atmore
Good turnout for Music on Main
Many with shopping bags in hand walked up and down Main Street for the Music on Main event tonight in downtown Atmore. Musical acts were ...
by Andrew Garner, Thursday, November 19, 2020 7:01 pm
Atmore
EA asks fans to line streets tomorrow for send off
Escambia Academy officials are asking fans to line the streets of downtown Atmore tomorrow morning as the Cougars head to Montgomery to play in the ...
by Andrew Garner, Thursday, November 19, 2020 5:25 pm
Atmore
Chamber gives funds to area local schools
Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce officials Nov. 9 presented area local schools more than $17,000 of funds. Each school received an equal portion of the ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, November 19, 2020 12:48 pm
Atmore
Atmore couple to hold lunch for 1st responders on Thanksgiving
An Atmore couple will be holding a lunch for first responders on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26, at St. Bellarmine Catholic Church’s Boland Hall. Randy ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 11:09 am
Columnists
There is much to do
By Rep. Bradley Byrne Congress returns to Washington this week after a six-week hiatus for the election. Since the end of July, we have ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 11:01 am
Columnists
EA’s run this year has been impressive
Have you ever written something and not be satisfied with what you wrote? This realization occured to this writer last Friday night during Escambia Academy’s ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 11:00 am
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor for Wed., Nov. 18, 2020
As we look forward to cele brating National Rural Health Day on Nov. 19, we cannot ignore how the healthcare landscape has changed since last ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 10:59 am
Northview
NWE Chiefs to play in ERC Championships Saturday
All four NWE football teams will play in the 2020 ERC Championships this Sat., Nov. 21, in Baker, Fla. During the ERC semifinals in Andalusia, ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 10:58 am
Escambia Academy
ONE GOAL
Escambia Academy to face Chambers in AISA Class 2A title game Friday One team. One goal. Escambia Academy battled through the 2020 season, and will ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 9:36 am
Atmore
FEMA registration for federal assistance closes on Nov. 19
Homeowners and renters of Baldwin, Escambia and Mobile counties with uninsured damage or losses from Hurricane Sally occurring September 14 – 16, 2020 have only ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, November 16, 2020 11:50 am
Northview
Chiefs topple Chipley 32-12 in regional quarterfinal
Northview defeated Chipley 32-12 tonight in the FHSAA Class 1A regional quarterfinals in Bratt, Fla. The Chiefs advance to face Vernon next Fri., Nov. 20, ...
by Andrew Garner, Friday, November 13, 2020 10:53 pm
Escambia Academy
GOING TO THE ‘SHIP
Escambia Academy defeats Macon-East 54-13 in AISA Class 2A semifinals Escambia Academy’s Landon Sims was responsible for three touchdowns and Bubba Nettles added a pair ...
by Andrew Garner, Friday, November 13, 2020 10:18 pm
Sports
High school football updates
FINAL: Escambia Academy defeats Macon East 54-13 to advance to the AISA Class 2A state chanpionship. At the end of the third quarter, EA leads ...