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ECBOE approves contract agreements, school projects during regular meeting
The Escambia County Board of Education on Monday approved contract agreements and school projects during its regular meeting ...
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County BOE approves personnel recommendations during regular meeting Jan. 27
The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations during its regular meeting on Jan. 27. ...
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City baseball, softball registration is Jan. 31, Feb. 7
The city of Atmore is holding its spring baseball and softball registration Jan. 31 and Feb. 7 from ...
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Atmore man arrested Jan. 26 on domestic violence, obstruction, firearm charges
An Atmore man was arrested Jan. 26 on domestic violence, obstructing government operations, unlawful imprisonment and firearm charges, ...
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McGhee named PCI fire chief during installation ceremony Monday
Chris McGhee was named the fire chief of the Poarch Creek Indians during an installation ceremony Jan. 27 ...
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ECSS officials: Schools closed on Jan. 24
Escambia County School System officials announced today that schools will remain closed on Fri., Jan. 24 due to ...
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Officials: Roads look good, except for areas sun doesn’t reach
Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks said this morning that for the most part, the roads look good except ...
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Waste Pro to pick up Tuesday, Wednesday customers on Friday
Waste Pro will run two trucks in Atmore on Friday to pick up Tuesday and Wednesday customers, officials ...
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Public meeting regarding possibility of citywide curfew postponed
The public meeting set to seek input regarding the possibility of a citywide curfew has been postponed until ...
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Extreme cold warning issued for Atmore area
The Atmore area is under an extreme cold warning today until 10 a.m., according to the National Weather ...
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Schools to remain closed Thursday due to hazardous road conditions
Local officials announced Wednesday that school will remain closed for Thurs., Jan. 23, due to hazardous road conditions. ...
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ALEA: Portions of Highway 21 and 31 iced over
Portions of Highway 21 and 31 are iced over, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Senior Trooper ...
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ECHS head football coach resigns
Vincent Harris has resigned as the head football coach at Escambia County. Harris announced his decision Tuesday via ...
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Reader-submitted photos: Snow Day 2025
Here are some reader-submitted photos of today’s snow day.
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Snow blanketing Atmore area
Snow is continuing to fall in the Atmore area. According to the National Weather Service, between 3-5 inches ...
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Mr. Jake’s school bus, part I
By Lloyd Albritton Columnist Mr. Jake Hollingsworth drove School Bus No. 67 for the Escambia County, Fla. School ...
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Ivey declares state of emergency for 39 counties ahead of next winter weather round
Gov. Kay Ivey today issued a state of emergency for 39 counties ahead of the next round of ...
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2025 MLK Day Parade held on cold, beautiful Monday
The Concerned Citizens of Atmore held its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade on a cold ...
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18th annual Rosa Parks Breakfast is Sat., Feb. 1
The 18th annual Rosa Parks Breakfast will be held next Sat., Feb. 1, at 9 a.m. at Greater ...
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Escambia County, Ala. and Fla. under winter storm warning Jan. 21-22
Escambia County, Ala. and Fla. are under a winter storm warning from 6 a.m. Jan. 21 until 6 ...
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Capt. Latino’s warm welcome to Taiwan
By Bonnie Bartel Latino Columnist Assigned to the 1958th Communications Squadron at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, in ...
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ECSS officials announce school closures for Jan. 21-22 due to weather
Escambia County, Ala. School System officials today announced the closure of schools Jan. 21-22 due to the anticipated ...
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EA to close school Jan. 21-22 due to weather
Escambia Academy officials announced today that school will be closed Jan. 21-22 due to the ice and snow ...
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Atmore area under cold weather advisory; snow forecast for Tuesday
The Atmore area is under a cold weather advisory from 9 tonight until 11 a.m. Jan. 20, according ...
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Escambia County, Ala. and Fla. under extreme cold watch from Sunday night through Monday morning
By Staff Reports Escambia County, Ala. and Fla. are under an extreme cold watch Sunday night through Monday ...