Lifestyles
Looking Back: The Mills were back in Atmore
Thirty years ago, in 1989, Dan and Linda Mills were back in Atmore after spending seven years in Germany before the Berlin Wall came down. ... Read more
4 months ago by Lydia Grimes.
Looking Back: Jordache backpacks were $6.44
Thirty years ago, in 1989, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department was searching for a man who fell off Parker Bridge near Brewton. A Franklin (near ... Read more
4 months ago by Lydia Grimes.
Fountain, Helton to say ‘I do’
Hugh and Susan Fountain announce the wedding of their daughter, Hannah Fountain, to Brett Helton, the son of Chad and Suzanne Helton. They are both ... Read more
4 months ago by Staff Reports.
Looking Back: ‘Christmas Vacation’ to be shown at Strand
Thirty years ago, in 1989, Escambia County received a grant for $34,381 to supplement emergency food and shelter projects in the area. Kenneth Weekely, a ... Read more
4 months ago by Lydia Grimes.
Looking Back: Harry Moore gave honey as gifts
First of all, let me wish you a great Thanksgiving Day. May you all have all the turkey and dressing you want to consume. Just ... Read more
4 months ago by Lydia Grimes.
Looking Back: 30 years ago, the Strand showed ‘Worth Winning’
Thirty years ago, in 1989, the movie showing at the “Strand” was “Worth Winning.” The star was Mark Harmon. Area kids were asked what they ... Read more
5 months ago by Lydia Grimes.
Looking Back: New prison build in Century
Thirty years ago, in 1989, a man was convicted of assaulting police officers when they tryed to arrest him for shooting into a woman’s car. ... Read more
5 months ago by Lydia Grimes.
Looking Back: EA chose homecoming court, queen
Thirty years ago, in 1989, Archie Trawick, superintentent of education, said it was okay for teachers to use corporal discipline when neccessary in schools. This ... Read more
5 months ago by Lydia Grimes.
Looking Back: 30 years ago, the city honored Amtrak
We are getting back to the old newspaper books that are on file at The Atmore Advance. Thirty years ago, in 1989, one of the ... Read more
6 months ago by Lydia Grimes.
Looking Back: Mr. Riley drove the bus, was a fixture among kids
Before I get to Looking Back, I want to tell you something else. I had some company who came to see me and I thought ... Read more