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School meals program canceled
The Escambia County Schools System’s free meals program has been canceled because of the statewide stay-at-home order that was issued today, according to officials. Assistant ... Read more
1 day ago by Staff Reports.
COVID-19: Statewide ‘stay-at-home’ order issued
Order effective at 5 p.m. tomorrow, Sat., April 4 State officials issued a statewide stay-at-home order to help combat the spread of COVID-19. According to ... Read more
1 day ago by Andrew Garner.
April 3 statewide health order
View the order here: soe-covid19-040320 Read more
1 day ago by Staff Reports.
COVID-19: Law Day canceled
First cancelation in 43 years Law Day, slated to be held this May, has been canceled, according to officials. Attorney Charles Godwin announced the cancelation ... Read more
2 days ago by Andrew Garner.
COVID-19: 2nd case confirmed in Escambia County, Ala.
The Alabama Department of Public Health today announced the second confirmed case of COVID-19 in Escambia County, Ala. The second confirmed case comes six days ... Read more
2 days ago by Staff Reports.
ADEM: Tap water is 100% safe
Agency encouraging people not to hoard cases of water The Alabama Department of Environmental Management announced Tuesday that there isn’t a need to hoard cases ... Read more
3 days ago by Staff Reports.
Hurricane season begins June 1
By Kaitlin Holley Coronavirus has canceled many things, but unfortunately hurricane season won’t be one of them. Hurricane season kicks off June 1, and ... Read more
4 days ago by Staff Reports.
Honoring Healthcare Workers
Atmore’s first responders and residents gathered at Atmore Community Hospital Sunday night to honor healthcare workers who are helping to provide aid to those who ... Read more
4 days ago by Andrew Garner.
Sewing Soldiers
Community comes together to make face masks By Kaitlin Holley Not all heroes wear capes. Most wear masks. Due to COVID-19, nurses and healthcare workers ... Read more
4 days ago by Staff Reports.
APD investigating homicide
The Atmore Police Department is seeking information in regard to a death investigation at a residence on Jones Street. “On Thursday, March 26, 2020, at ... Read more