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Atmore First Assembly holds 38th annual Harvest Festival
Atmore First Assembly of God held its 38th annual Harvest Festival Nov. 6. The annual festival included food, ...
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ECHS holds Veterans Day Program Nov. 7
Escambia County High School paid tribute to veterans during its Veterans Day Program Nov. 7. Veterans Day, also ...
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Blue Devils boys basketball team bringing strong-minded, defensive group this season
Escambia County boys basketball coach Rafael Adams described this year’s team as one filled with dogs who are ...
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PCI announces Stewart as new chief information officer
Special to the Advance The Poarch Creek Indians named Steven Stewart in the position of chief information officer ...
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More than 52% percent of county voters turned out on Election Day Nov. 5
Escambia County (Ala.) voters made their voice clear on Election Day, voting for former President Donald Trump. Trump ...
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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 ...
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Main Street Atmore holds annual Witches Ride Oct. 25
Main Street Atmore’s annual Witches Ride was held Oct. 25 in downtown Atmore. Participants rode through Main Street ...
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Blue Devils fall 45-22 to Hillcrest-Evergreen, end season
Escambia County fell 45-22 to Hillcrest-Evergreen on senior night tonight in its final game of the 2024 season. ...
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Hurricanes shutout Cottage Hill 21-0 on senior night
Flomaton defeated Cottage Hill 21-0 tonight on senior night at home. The Hurricanes outscored the Warriors 14-0 in ...
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Many turn out for Trick-or-Treat on the Street Oct. 25
The sidewalks were crowded during the Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce’s Trick-or-Treat on the Street event Oct. 25 ...
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Atmore man arrested Oct. 24 on possession charge
An Atmore man was arrested Oct. 24 on a possession of drug charge, according to officials. Atmore Police ...
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Atmore man arrested Oct. 23 on drug trafficking, possession charges
An Atmore man was arrested Oct. 23 on drug trafficking and possession charges, according to officials. Atmore Police ...
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Atmore woman turns self in on identity theft charge
An Atmore woman turned herself into the Escambia County Detention Center in Brewton on an identity theft charge, ...
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Creek Travel stores launch blanket drive for homeless
Staff Reports Creek Travel Stores officials announced recently the launch of its annual Blanket Drive for the Homeless, ...
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Tropic Falls at OWA recognized as one of top 5 most affordable theme parks in the U.S.
Special to the Advance Affordable family fun is still within reach at OWA Parks and Resort. Tropic Falls ...