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Wiggins, Smith sworn in during county commission meeting Wednesday
Escambia County Commissioners Raymond Wiggins and Brandon Smith were sworn into office Wednesday morning by Judge Eric Coale. ...
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City adopts resolution to vacate streets on property next to RPES
The Atmore City Council adopted a resolution Tuesday vacating streets on a property on the south side of ...
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GECA to bring laughter, music, and southern charm to stage with Smoke on the Mountain Nov 15-17
Special to the Advance The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts (GECA) is presenting “Smoke on the Mountain,” ...
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Loyalty House of Barbers celebrates grand opening Saturday
CORRECTION: In an earlier version, the headline was incorrect. We corrected it to reflect the name of the ...
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Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department holds 55th annual Fish Fry
The Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department held its 55th annual Fish Fry today at the fire station. Fried ...
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County BOE elects new board president, vice president during annual meeting
In the annual meeting of the Escambia County School Board on Monday, members elected a new president and ...
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AACCM Food Pantry giving away 5-pound bags of sweet potatoes on Nov. 11
The Atmore Area Christian Care Ministry Food Pantry is giving away 5-pound bags of sweet potatoes to the ...
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Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department to hold 55th annual Fish Fry this Saturday
The 55th annual Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry is this Sat., Nov. 9, from 11 a.m. ...
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Atmore Kiwanis Club donates flag to ECMS
The Atmore Kiwanis Club donated a new American Flag to Escambia County Middle School on Nov. 4. Shown ...
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ACH holds annual Pumpkin Decorating, Costume Contest Oct. 31
Atmore Community Hospital held its annual Halloween Pumpkin Decorating and Costume Contest on Oct. 31 in the Mayson ...
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Hurricanes beat Northview 6-0 Oct. 31 in season finale
Flomaton and Northview battled all night, but the Hurricanes scored late to win 6-0 Thursday night in the ...
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RPES names October 2024 Star Students
Rachel Patterson Elementary School named its October 2024 Star Students on Nov. 1. Shown in the front row ...
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APD: 49 shell casings found from 3 different guns after Thursday night shooting on 4th Avenue
Atmore Police Department officers discovered forty-nine spent shell casings from three different firearms after the 4th Avenue shooting ...
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APD seeking public’s help regarding shooting Thursday night on 4th Avenue, no one was injured
The Atmore Police Department is seeking the public’s help for information regarding a shooting that occurred on 4th ...
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Atmore man arrested Oct. 30 on drug possession charges
An Atmore man was arrested Oct. 30 on drug possession charges, according to officials. Atmore Police Department Public ...
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ECSO K-9 dies after being left in vehicle
An Escambia County Sheriffs Office K-9 died after being left in a vehicle, according to officials. Sheriff Heath ...
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Daylight saving time ends Sunday
Correction: In the Wed., Oct. 30 edition of The Atmore Advance, we incorrectly reported that clocks need to ...
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City of Atmore sets Halloween hours
The city of Atmore has set its Halloween hours for tomorrow, Thurs., Oct. 31, from 5 p.m. until ...
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ALEA offers seasonal safety tips for trick-or-treaters, motorists
Special to the Advance As Halloween approaches, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) urges everyone to prioritize safety ...
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City authorized to purchase property on Trammell Street for drainage project
The Atmore City Council on Monday adopted a resolution authorizing the purchase of property from a resident to ...
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Rutherford appointed first Poarch Creek Tribal citizen to serve as police chief
The first Poarch Creek Tribal Citizen took an oath as the Tribe’s police chief during a swearing in ...
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ACH announces Roley as therapy services manager
Special to the Advance Atmore Community Hospital (ACH) announced Oct. 28 that Tyler Roley has been named the ...
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Burn ban issued for city of Atmore
A burn ban has been issued for the city of Atmore, according to fire officials. Atmore Fire Chief ...
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Frisco City man dies in single-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon
A Frisco City man died in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 21, near the 13-mile marker on Oct. ...
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Beautiful weather, steady crowds highlight 2024 Williams Station Day
A beautiful canopy of blue and clear skies and a steady crowd highlighted the 2024 edition of Williams ...