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Charges dismissed against Fountain Correctional Facility employee on Monday

The charges against a Fountain Correctional Facility employee accused of attempting to smuggle narcotics and contraband into the ...

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Lady Blue Devils fall to St. Michael in 4A south sub regional, end season

Escambia County’s Lady Blue Devils fell 72-34 to St. Michael in the Class 4A South Sub Regional on ...

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3 ECHS wrestlers advance to state tournament after sectionals finish

Three Escambia County wrestlers will compete in the 2025 AHSAA State Wrestling Tournament Feb. 13-15 at the Von ...

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Alabama death row inmate executed Feb. 6 by nitrogen hypoxia

An Alabama death row inmate was executed Feb. 6 by nitrogen hypoxia at William C. Holman Correctional Facility, ...

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RPES names January 2025 Star Students

Rachel Patterson Elementary School named its January 2025 Star Students on Feb. 7. Shown in the front row ...

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Perdido man arrested Feb. 5 on DUI charges

A Perdido man was arrested Feb. 5 on driving under the influence charges, according to the Atmore Police ...

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Bay Minette man arrested Feb. 5 on receiving stolen property, eluding charges

A Bay Minette man was arrested Feb. 5 on receiving stolen property and attempting to elude charges, according ...

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2 Atmore men arrested recently on assault charges

Two Atmore men were arrested recently on assault charges, according to officials. Atmore Police Department Public Information Officer ...

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Troy University recognizes local students who complete requirements for graduation during fall semester

Troy University recognized local students who completed the requirements for graduation during the fall semester and term two ...

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Ribbon cutting held for Dragonfly Internet

A ribbon cutting celebration was held Thursday for Dragonfly Internet at its office on North Main Street. Atmore ...

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Grand opening, ribbon cutting celebration held Thursday for Perdido River Meats processing facility

“We finally got the snail across the line.” After some six years, a grand opening and ribbon cutting ...

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Mr. Jake’s School Bus, Part III

By Lloyd Albritton Columnist His temper unabated following the incident with twins Samuel and Damuel, Mr. Jake would ...

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Our biggest dream died on Guam

By Bonnie Bartel Latino Columnist Ah, Guam. The land of sweet-scented plumerias, where just a few blossoming trees ...

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ECHS newsletter: A lot of good things happening at school

There are a lot of good things going on at Escambia County High School, according to officials. In ...

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Holman visitor arrested Feb. 1 on contraband charges

A visitor at Holman Correctional Facility was arrested Feb. 1 on contraband charges, according to the Alabama Department ...

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Perdido River Meats to celebrate grand opening this Thurs., Feb. 6

Special to the Advance Perdido River Meats, a division of Perdido River Farms, announced the grand opening of ...

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Married couple plan to open HVAC company after graduating from Coastal Alabama Community College

Special to the Advance Ashley and Johnny Haynes have always supported one another, and thanks to pathways they’ve ...

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Jackson woman arrested on fugitive from justice charges Feb. 1

A Jackson woman was arrested on fugitive from justice charges through the Pasco County, Fla. Sherriff’s Office on ...

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6 Atmore residents arrested Feb. 1 on possession, receiving stolen property, obstruction charges, among others

Six Atmore residents were arrested on possession of drugs, receiving stolen property and obstruction charges after a search ...

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Benefit breakfast, bake and yard sale for Chris Corbitt is Feb. 8

A benefit breakfast, bake and yard sale for Chris Corbitt, a well known Atmore police officer, will be ...