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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Cafe 251 holds ribbon cutting
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the ribbon cutting of Cafe 251 this afternoon. The new restaurant ...
Yellow Hats Society celebrates ribbon cutting
The Yellow Hats Society (YHS) celebrated its ribbon cutting on July 28 at the mural beside the Atmore ...
ALEA to participate in Operation SafeDRIVE
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) announced Aug. 2 it will join forces with other state law enforcement ...
ECSS to participate in CEP
Program provides breakfast, lunch to enrolled students at no charge Escambia County School System officials announced recently its ...
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.
Escambia Academy
EA, Flomaton ranked in preseason ASWA poll
Two Escambia County high school football teams were ranked in the Alabama Sports Writers Association preseason rankings, which were released today. Escambia Academy is ranked ...
by Andrew Garner, Sunday, August 1, 2021 5:00 am
Atmore
McClung named next ECSS superintendent
Michele M. McClung was tapped as the new superintendent of education for the Escambia County School System this afternoon during a special-called meeting of the ...
by Lisa Tindell, Friday, July 30, 2021 4:03 pm
Atmore
Heat index to reach 109 degrees today
The heat index is slated to be 109 degrees today for the Atmore area, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS has issued a ...
by Andrew Garner, Friday, July 30, 2021 11:49 am
Atmore
‘Goonies’ to play tonight at SMM
“The Goonies” will be tonight’s feature film at the Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce’s Summer Movie Madness (SMM) event at Heritage Park. The film will ...
by Andrew Garner, Friday, July 30, 2021 10:39 am
Atmore
Candidates interview for ECSS superintendent seat
Six candidates held interviews for the Escambia County School System superintendent’s position at Flomaton High School July 26-27 and 29. Each day, the candidates toured ...
by Andrew Garner, Friday, July 30, 2021 10:22 am
News
Louisiana juveniles arrested for receiving stolen property, marijuana possession
Two Louisiana juveniles were charged with receiving stolen property and possession of marijuana after a felony traffic stop on July 29, according to the Baldwin ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, July 30, 2021 9:30 am
Escambia County High School
Coastal Media Days
4 local teams participate in annual gathering of 15 football teams Local high school coaches and players gave their thoughts on the upcoming 2021 football ...
by Andrew Garner, Thursday, July 29, 2021 9:39 am
Columnists
Vaccination is important then, now
My best friend Kendra Majors, sent me a reminder of a quote I said some nine years ago. The reminder said the following: Favorite quote ...
by Andrew Garner, Thursday, July 29, 2021 9:32 am
Columnists
Standing with Cuban people in fight for freedom
By Rep. Jerry Carl For the past few weeks, the world has watched as thousands of Cuban citizens have taken to the streets to protest ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, July 29, 2021 9:32 am
Atmore
ADPH warns of heat-related illness
With heat indices rising into triple digits, the Alabama Department of Public Health advises the public to be alert to the warning signs of heat ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 4:57 pm
Atmore
Reader’s choice voting round starts Aug. 2
With over 1,200 nominations, the Atmore Advance’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards is ready to enter a new and exciting stage — the voting round. After ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 4:40 pm
Atmore
Cottrell: Vaccine best defense against virus
In a matter of just three weeks, Alabama’s number of positive cases of COVID-19 jumped to 12 times the number of cases reported as of ...
by Lisa Tindell, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 4:38 pm
Atmore
McDavid, Fla. woman uninjured in wreck
A McDavid, Fla. woman was uninjured in a single-vehicle wreck on South Main Street on July 20, according to the Atmore Police Department. Chief Chuck ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 4:36 pm
Atmore
Fountain correctional officer assaulted by inmate
A Fountain correctional officer was assaulted by an inmate on July 26, according to the Alabama Department of Corrections. Deputy to the Chief of Staff ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 1:14 pm
Atmore
Dykes promoted to assistant VP of mortgage ops at Gulf Winds
Emily Dykes has been promoted to the position of assistant vice president of mortgage operations at Gulf Winds, according to a release. Dykes has served ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 9:23 am
Atmore
Vaccines available from county health department
The Escambia County Healthcare Authority (ECHCA) announced today that the county health department is giving out vaccines for COVID-19 as confirmed cases rise in the ...
by shelbybark, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 5:19 pm
Atmore
ECHCA: 54 new COVID cases reported since July 20
The Escambia County Healthcare Authority announced July 27 that 1,744 cases of COVID-19 have been reported out of its two hospitals. The latest number is ...
by Andrew Garner, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 1:19 pm
Atmore
Back to School Boost drive-thru helps many
A volunteer inched a little closer to a vehicle and began to pray. That’s one thing that took place at the Back to School Boost ...
by Andrew Garner, Saturday, July 24, 2021 4:07 pm
Atmore
Community Fun Day held
The heat didn’t deter residents to come out to the Atmore Community Fun Day on Saturday in the Patterson Street Community. The fun day, sponsored ...
by Andrew Garner, Saturday, July 24, 2021 4:04 pm
Atmore
ECHCA announces new ambulance service contracts
The Escambia County Health Care Authority (ECHCA) today announced it has reached agreement with Medstar to provide comprehensive 24/7 ground ambulance coverage for the greater ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, July 23, 2021 1:05 pm
Atmore
ECSS board irons out interview plan for next week
Members of the Escambia County School Board met on Thursday to put a plan in place to interview candidates for the superintendent position. Following advice ...
by Lisa Tindell, Friday, July 23, 2021 9:03 am
Atmore
Flomaton students attend Boys State
Two Flomaton High School rising seniors attended the 84th annual American Legion Alabama Boys State at the University of Alabama. American Legion Alabama Boys State ...
by Andrew Garner, Thursday, July 22, 2021 1:11 pm
Atmore
Free college classes available for fall at CACC
Coastal Alabama Community College is dedicating $8 million in CARES Act funds to help students continue their education through the Coastal Cares Grant program. All ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 2:29 pm
Atmore
Treasured Cosmetics LLC celebrates ribbon cutting
Treasured Cosmetics LLC celebrated its ribbon cutting this morning. The new cosmetics shop is located at 100 N. Main St. in the Liles Building. Shown ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 12:06 pm
Atmore
ECSS: Staggered start slated for school year
Escambia County School System officials announced recently that schools will have staggered starts for the upcoming year. Students with last names beginning with letters A-M ...