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Back-to-School Boost Drive-thru is July 20

The back-to-school boost drive-thru event will be held this Sat., July 20, at 9 a.m. at Escambia County ...

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EA named 2023-24 Blue Ribbon School

Escambia Academy was named a 2023-24 Alabama Independent School Association Blue Ribbon School, according to school officials. EA ...

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Atmore man dies in I-10 crash July 9

An Atmore man died in a single-vehicle crash July 9 on Interstate 10, according to the Florida Highway ...

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Vote ALEA for the 2024 America’s Best-Looking Cruiser Contest

Special to the Advance Today marks the first day of voting for the 11th Annual America’s Best- Looking ...

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14 volunteer fire departments awarded 2024 Alabama Forestry Grant

The Escambia County Volunteer Fire Association met July 11 at Elim Baptist Church in the Roberts Community. State ...

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Welcome to California à la 1970

By Bonnie Bartel Latino Columnist Tom’s first workday at March Air Force Base, I had gotten up early ...

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Age is just a number…or is it?

By Dr. James L. Snyder Recently, one of our granddaughters reached the magical age of 16 and was ...

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Atmore woman, 3 Florida residents arrested July 14 on possession charges

An Atmore woman and three Florida residents were arrested July 14 on possession of drug charges, according to ...

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Atmore man, Century, Fla. woman arrested July 15 on drug, probation revocation charges

An Atmore man and a Century, Fla. woman were arrested July 15 on drug and probation revocation charges, ...

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Atmore woman arrested on drug, theft charges July 14

An Atmore woman was arrested July 14 on drug and theft charges, according to officials. Atmore Police Department ...

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Perdido man arrested July 12 on possession, tampering with physical evidence charges

A Perdido man was arrested July 12 on possession and tampering with physical evidenced charges, according to the ...

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Flomaton man arrested for distribution, possession of drugs

A Flomaton man was arrested July 12 on possession and distribution of drug charges, according to the Atmore ...

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Atmore man arrested on drug charges July 12

An Atmore man was arrested July 12 on drug charges, according to officials. Atmore Police Department Public Information ...

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County BOE approves personnel recommendations during special-called meeting July 12

The Escambia County Board of Education (Ala.) approved personnel recommendations during a special-called meeting July 12 in Brewton. ...

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Harper performs concert at Acapulco Saturday

American Idol top five finisher Triston Harper performed to a good crowd tonight in the parking lot of ...

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Snatched by Teria holds ribbon cutting

Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce officials celebrated the ribbon cutting of Snatched by Teria today. The new salon ...

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Local firefighters honored during volunteer fire department association meeting Thursday

Local firefighters were honored by the Escambia County Volunteer Fire Department Association during its July meeting Thursday night. ...

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County BOE schools announces policy for free, reduced-priced meals for 2024-25 year

Special to the Advance The Escambia County Board of Education June 12 announced its policy for free and ...

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Atmore man arrested on drug trafficking charge

APD officers responded to parking lot off Swift Mill Road in reference to romantic encounter An Atmore man ...

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Waste Pro solid waste pick up map

To help clear up some confusion as to when solid waste will be picked up at residents’ houses, ...