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Gulf Winds supports Escambia County Alabama Area Agency on Aging

Special to the Advance Gulf Winds made a donation to the Escambia County Area Agency on Aging in ...

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City OKs purchase of police vehicles; airport grants

The Atmore City Council adopted two resolutions for police vehicles and an annual subscription to aid in department ...

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American Legion Post 90 to sell building

The Billy Glenn Rushing American Legion Post 90 voted Aug. 20 to sell its building on West Church ...

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Busted, but not rehabilitated in my youth

By Lloyd Albritton Columnist In the days of my youth, most parents believed that an idle mind was ...

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ACH receives $2M Congress spending grant

Atmore Community Hospital was awarded a $2 million spending grant from Congress, according to reports. Sen. Katie Britt, ...

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2 Century, Fla. women, 1 Foley woman arrested Aug. 23 on drug charges

Two Century, Fla. women and a Foley woman were arrested Aug. 23 on possession of drug charges, according ...

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Atmore man arrested Aug. 23 on burglary, robbery, other charges

An Atmore man was arrested Aug. 23 on burglary, robbery, domestic violence and unlawful imprisonment charges, according to ...

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Walnut Hill, Fla. man arrested on possession of drug charges

A Walnut Hill, Fla. man was arrested Aug. 22 on possession of drug charges, according to the Atmore ...

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Column: The sights, smells of Friday night lights are back

CORRECTION: This column’s headline was corrected. Waiting in line to go into the Flomaton-Clarke County football game, one ...

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Blue Devils fall 30-26 to Alabama Christian in season opener

Escambia County fell 30-26 to Alabama Christian tonight in its season opener on the road. Blue Devils head ...

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King scores 3 TDs to help lead Chiefs to 26-7 season-opening win over Destin, Fla.

Northview’s Dane King scored three touchdowns and the Chiefs’ defense came to play in a 26-7 victory over ...

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County BOE approves technology purchases for ECMS

Approval was made after school suffered lightning strike during recent storm The Escambia County Board of Education approved ...

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County BOE approves personnel recommendations during Aug. 22 meeting

The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations during its regular meeting Aug. 22. Retirement ...

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Main Street Atmore announces winner of 2024 Business Pitch Competition, launches new Start M.O.R.E. program

Special to the Advance Main Street Atmore announced Aug. 21 that its 2024 Business Pitch Competition winner is ...

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Flomaton man suffers critical injuries in Aug. 18 crash

A Flomaton man suffered critical injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Old Flomaton Road Aug. 18, according to ...

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Main Street Atmore awarded statewide recognition at banquet

Main Street Atmore received five state awards during Main Street Alabama’s 11th annual Awards of Excellence Banquet at ...

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Atmore woman arrested Aug. 20 on warrant for theft

An Atmore woman was arrested Aug. 20 on an outstanding warrant for theft from the Escambia County Fla. ...

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Agreeable people are well liked by everyone

By Lloyd Albritton Columnist “Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him;” (Matthew ...

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‘WAR… What is it good for?’

By Bonnie Bartel Latino Columnist “Hello,” I said as I answered the phone in our temporary apartment in ...

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Dollar General on Highway 31 in Atmore now open

Dollar General announced Tuesday that its store at 11700 Hwy. 31 in Atmore is now open. The new Atmore location ...