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APD non-emergency line is down
The Atmore Police Department’s non-emergency phone line is not working, according to officials. Chief Chuck Brooks said those who need to call the APD need ... Read more
16 hours ago by Staff Reports.
WEU reports overflow
West Escambia Utilities announced today that a Sanitary Sewer Overflow (S.S.O.) is at the intersection of Wilson Avenue and Ridgeley Street. WEU officials encouraged the ... Read more
1 day ago by Staff Reports.
WEU breaks ground on new building site
Construction of West Escambia Utilities’ new office building is set to begin Jan. 25 after officials celebrated a ground-breaking on Wednesday. According to Atmore Advance ... Read more
3 days ago by Andrew Garner.
Mask order extended until March 5
Gov. Kay Ivey today announced the extension of the current statewide mask order until Fri., March 5, 2021, at 5 p.m. Individuals will be required ... Read more
3 days ago by Andrew Garner.
ECHA: 1,419 cases reported out of hospitals
The Escambia County Healthcare Authority announced Tuesday that 1,419 cases of COVID-19 have been reported out of its two hospitals. The latest is an increase ... Read more
5 days ago by Andrew Garner.
ADOC looking for escaped inmate
UPDATE: Jones has been recaptured, according to the ADOC The Alabama Department of Corrections is looking for an inmate who escaped from the Mobile work ... Read more
5 days ago by Andrew Garner.
King celebrated
Emmanuel Faith Center Bishop Wayne Johnson said Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. set the bar pretty high during the 2021 annual holiday celebration of King ... Read more
6 days ago by Andrew Garner.
U.S. Marshals apprehend wanted Atmore man in Texas
Atmore police officials said today the suspect wanted in connection with the alleged shooting of another on Nov. 27, 2020, was arrested by U.S. Marshals ... Read more
6 days ago by Andrew Garner.
2021 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade
The Concerned Citizens of Atmore held its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade today. Many participated in the annual event, which celebrates the ... Read more
6 days ago by Andrew Garner.
Milder temperatures slated for later this week
As the week progresses, temperatures will steadily get milder for the highs, according to the National Weather Service. The high today is 58 degrees with ... Read more