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First responders battle blaze behind barn on South Canoe Road

First responders attacked a fire outside of a barn at a residence on South Canoe Road Monday morning. ...

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ECHS track, field athletes finish in top 8 at Class 4A state meet

Escambia County’s boys track and field athletes finished in the top eight in events of the AHSAA Class ...

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Beautiful weather compliments Mayfest 2024 on Saturday

Beautiful and warm weather complimented the 2024 edition of Mayfest on May 4 at Tom Byrne Park in ...

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ECHS completes first week of spring practice

Escambia County completed its first week of spring football practice May 3 on the school practice field. This ...

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CACC holds nursing pinning ceremony May 3 for spring 2024 graduates

Ten students graduated during Coastal Alabama Community College’s Nursing Pinning Ceremony for its practical nursing program May 3 ...

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What we have here is a failure to communicate

By Lloyd Albritton Columnist Ronald Reagan was called “The Great Communicator” because he had a way with words.  ...

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Right place at right time

By Bonnie Bartel Latino Columnist Tom replaced the nozzle to the gas pump at a convenience store and ...

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Lady Rams playing in Final Four today in Loxley

The Atmore Christian Lady Rams are playing in the Panhandle Christian Conference tournament Final Four today after defeating ...

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Fountain Correctional security staff member arrested May 1 on contraband charge

A Fountain Correctional Facility security staff member was arrested May 1 for promoting prison contraband, according to the ...

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NHS boys, girls fall in district championship to Jay, Fla. Thursday

Northview finished runner up to Jay, Fla. in the FHSAA Class 1A, District 1 baseball and softball tournaments ...

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National Day of Prayer event held Thursday at ECHS

A good crowd turned out for the National Day of Prayer Observance Thursday at Escambia County High School’s ...

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APD announces 1 injured individual in double stabbing will be charged with assault

Atmore Police Department officials announced today that one of the individuals injured in the double stabbing that occurred ...

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Here is your Mayfest 2024 schedule

Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce officials recently released the schedule for the 2024 edition of Mayfest, which will ...

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Cougars fall in AISA Final Four to Lowndes Academy

LOWNDESBORO – Escambia Academy’s varsity baseball team fell to Lowndes Academy 2-0 (12-10, 11-1) in the AISA Class ...

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APD in process of starting K-9 unit, seeks donations

Atmore Police Department officials announced today they are in the process of starting a K-9 unit. Public Information ...

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ECHS class of 1966 holds mini-reunion at David’s Catfish House

By Bonnie Bartel Latino Pat Weaver returned to this area from his home in Alaska last weekend for ...

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Northview boys, girls pick up district semifinal wins, advance to championship

Chiefs’ Portwood throws 2-hitter in baseball victory tonight Northview’s Dane King and Jase Portwood helped lead the Chiefs ...

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Blue Devils holding spring football practice

The sun was shining on Escambia County’s football team as the Blue Devils participated in day two of ...

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BOE member’s ethics charge dismissed by judge

An Escambia County Board of Education board member’s ethics violation charge has been dismissed, according to court records. ...

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Chiefs beat Laurel Hill, Fla. 17-2 to open district tournament play

Northview scored 14 runs in the third inning and beat Laurel Hill, Fla. Monday night in the quarterfinals ...