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Packing Party held Nov. 20 for Operation Christmas Child at Grace Fellowship
With Christmas music playing, volunteers got right to work during a packing party for Operation Christmas Child Wednesday ...
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Journalists, BOE board member, employee file lawsuit against Escambia County, Ala. DA, sheriff Wednesday
The publisher and co-owner and a reporter with the Atmore News, along with an Escambia County Board of ...
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AAA: Nearly 80 million Americans expected to travel over Thanksgiving
Special to the Advance AAA projects 79.9 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over ...
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Gordon’s Giving will be held Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28
Gordon’s Giving will be held on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, at St. Robert’s Bellarmine Catholic Church’s Boland Hall. ...
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Wind Creek Hospitality to acquire Birmingham Racecourse, Casino
Wind Creek Hospitality officials announced today the acquisition of the Birmingham Racecourse and Casino, according to a release. ...
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Atmore man arrested Nov. 9 on possession of drug charges
An Atmore man was arrested Nov. 9 on possession of drug charges, according to officials. Atmore Police Department ...
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Barnsville, Ga. man arrested for possession of drugs Nov. 3
A Barnsville, Ga. man was arrested Nov. 3 on possession of drug charges, according to the Atmore Police ...
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Mobile man arrested Nov. 5 on possession of drug, obstruction charges
A Mobile man was arrested Nov. 5 on possession of drug and obstruction charges, according to the Atmore ...
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Wiggins, Smith sworn in during county commission meeting Wednesday
Escambia County Commissioners Raymond Wiggins and Brandon Smith were sworn into office Wednesday morning by Judge Eric Coale. ...
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City adopts resolution to vacate streets on property next to RPES
The Atmore City Council adopted a resolution Tuesday vacating streets on a property on the south side of ...
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GECA to bring laughter, music, and southern charm to stage with Smoke on the Mountain Nov 15-17
Special to the Advance The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts (GECA) is presenting “Smoke on the Mountain,” ...
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Loyalty House of Barbers celebrates grand opening Saturday
CORRECTION: In an earlier version, the headline was incorrect. We corrected it to reflect the name of the ...
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Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department holds 55th annual Fish Fry
The Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department held its 55th annual Fish Fry today at the fire station. Fried ...
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APD investigating Saturday morning shooting on Brooks Lane
The Atmore Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning on Brooks Lane. Chief Chuck ...
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PCI to celebrate Native American Heritage Month with educational blog series, annual Pow Wow event
Special to the Advance In honor of Native American Heritage Month this November, the Poarch Creek Indians will ...
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2 men arrested on contraband, drug charges by ADOC K-9 unit at Fountain Correctional Facility
Two men were arrested Nov. 1 on contraband and drug charges at Fountain Correctional Facility, according to the ...
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Community stakeholders attend ACH connect event Nov. 7
Several community stakeholders attended Atmore Community Hospital’s Community Connect Event Nov. 7 at Mayson Auditorium. The event was ...
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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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County BOE elects new board president, vice president during annual meeting
In the annual meeting of the Escambia County School Board on Monday, members elected a new president and ...
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AACCM Food Pantry giving away 5-pound bags of sweet potatoes on Nov. 11
The Atmore Area Christian Care Ministry Food Pantry is giving away 5-pound bags of sweet potatoes to the ...
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Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department to hold 55th annual Fish Fry this Saturday
The 55th annual Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry is this Sat., Nov. 9, from 11 a.m. ...