Atmore
City council approves grass, weed cost reports
The Atmore City Counci approved cost reports for grass and weed nuisances during its March 22 meeting. Last November, the city council adopted resolution 2020-30, ...
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Atmore Cal Ripken baseball is back
Over the last couple of weeks, the Atmore Cal Ripken baseball league has been celebrating the beginning of ...
Pfizer vaccine clinic to be held at Wind Creek Atmore Sunday
A COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held this Sun., April 25, 2021, from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. ...
COVID-19: 1 additional case reported since April 16
The Escambia County Healthcare Authority announced April 20 that 1,593 cases of COVID-19 have been reported out of ...
ALEA: No injuries from semi-truck crash Saturday
A single-vehicle crash occurred on April 17 near the 61 mile marker on Interstate 65, according to the ...
Atmore
Showers, T-storms to develop across coastal areas today, tonight
Showers and thunderstorms are forecasted to develop across coastal areas this afternoon and early evening, according to the National Weather Service. “These storms will spread ...
by Andrew Garner.
Escambia Academy
AISA Playoffs: Cougars to play South Choctaw Friday
Escambia Academy split with Sparta on April 13, and secured a playoff spot in the 2021 AISA Class 2A state playoffs. The Cougars defeated SA ...
by Andrew Garner, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 9:52 am
Escambia Academy
EA boys win overall AISA state track championship
Escambia Academy’s boys track and field team won the AISA overall state championship Friday. The win marked the Cougars’ sixth straight championship. In 2020, the ...
by Andrew Garner, Saturday, April 17, 2021 9:37 am
Atmore
Pride of Atmore receives joint RCD $150K grant
Rural Development Partners (RDP) with Coastal Growers LLC announced a $150,000 jointly funded grant to the Pride of Atmore through RDP’s Community Investment Program. The ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, April 16, 2021 11:15 am
Atmore
COVID-19: 3 additional cases reported since April 13 ECHA report
The Escambia County Healthcare Authority announced today that 1,592 cases of COVID-19 have been reported out of its two hospitals. The latest number is an ...
by Andrew Garner, Friday, April 16, 2021 10:13 am
Atmore
ECHS band members receive scholarships
Four Escambia County High School Blue Legion marching band members are making the best of an opportunity. Shakur Simmons on French horn; Jahiem Bowens on ...
by Andrew Garner, Thursday, April 15, 2021 10:23 am
Atmore
City approves excavator purchase
The Atmore City Council adopted a resolution to purchase an excavator to aid in landfill work at its regular meeting on April 12. The excavator ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, April 14, 2021 9:52 am
Escambia Academy
Cougars split with Sparta, earn playoff berth
Escambia Academy split with Sparta Tuesday, and secured a playoff spot in the 2021 AISA Class 2A state playoffs. The Cougars defeated SA 13-0 in ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, April 14, 2021 9:47 am
Atmore
Senate passes comprehensive gaming bill
The Alabama Senate Tuesday passed a constitutional amendment to allow the people of Alabama to vote for a comprehensive gaming and lottery bill, according to ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 10:02 pm
Atmore
City mulling recreation center in YMCA building
Funding to install a citywide recreation center at the old Atmore Area YMCA building was one of the main topics of discussion during a city ...
by Andrew Garner, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 5:04 pm
Escambia Academy
EA boys, girls JV track, field teams win state titles
Escambia Academy’s boys and girls junior varsity track and field teams won the AISA Class 1A-2A championship today at home. The boys compiled 204 points, ...
by Andrew Garner, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 5:01 pm
Atmore
Creek Travel Plaza ranked 2nd most preferred truck stop
Creek Indian Enterprise Development Authority (CIEDA) officials announced today that Creek Travel Plaza (CTP) was ranked the second most preferred truck stop in the state of Alabama ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 9:52 am
Atmore
GECA announces 2021-22 show schedule
The Greater Escambia Council of the Arts April 13 announced its 2021-22 show schedule. Shows announced by month include: 2021 • June – “Beverly Hillbillies” ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 9:31 am
Atmore
ECHA: 4 additional COVID cases reported since April 9
The Escambia County Healthcare Authority announced today that 1,589 cases of COVID-19 have been reported out of its two hospitals. The latest number is an ...
by Andrew Garner, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 9:15 am
News
PCI dispatchers celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
by Staff Reports, Monday, April 12, 2021 2:12 pm
Sports
Calhoun’s Davison named Mr. Basketball
Calhoun’s J.D. Davison, for a second straight year, has been named the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s Mr. Basketball. The award is presented by Alfa Insurance. ...
by Staff Reports, Sunday, April 11, 2021 9:33 am
Sports
Geneva County’s Striplin named Miss Basketball
Geneva County’s Karoline Striplin has been named the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s Miss Basketball for the 2020-21 season. The award is presented by Alfa Insurance. ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, April 10, 2021 5:00 am
Northview
Jay beats Northview 17-13 in comeback win
Jay scored 11 runs in the fifth inning and beat Northview, Fla. 17-13 in district baseball action tonight at home. With the win, the Royals ...
by Andrew Garner, Saturday, April 10, 2021 12:29 am
Atmore
Severe weather threat updated timing released
The National Weather Service released its latest timing today for the severe weather threat tonight through Saturday morning. According to the NWS, the greatest severe ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, April 9, 2021 7:44 pm
Atmore
Jack’s Atmore to open June 9
Jack’s in Atmore is slated to open its doors on June 9, company officials announced today. “Jack’s is thrilled to be expanding to Atmore,” said ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, April 9, 2021 1:31 pm
Atmore
Severe weather event expected today, tomorrow
A significant severe weather event is expected across the entire area today through mid day tomorrow, according to the National Weather Service. “Two rounds of ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, April 9, 2021 10:09 am
Atmore
ECSS to lift facemask requirement April 12
Escambia County Schools Superintendent John Knott announced in a letter to the system that face masks will not be a requirement for school faculty, staff ...
by Andrew Garner, Friday, April 9, 2021 9:51 am
Atmore
COVID-19: ECHA reports 1 new case since April 6
The Escambia County Healthcare Authority announced today that 1,585 cases of COVID-19 have been reported out of its two hospitals. The latest number is an ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, April 9, 2021 9:24 am
News
APHCA announces vaccine admin sites for April 12-16
The Alabama Primary Health Care Association announced its weekly COVID-19 vaccine administration sites for the week of April 12-16, 2021. COVID-19 vaccine administration is being ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, April 9, 2021 9:14 am
Northview
Landis’ 2-hitter helps lift Chiefs over Jay, Fla.
Northview’s Josh Landis threw a two-hitter and the Chiefs topped rival Jay, Fla. 3-1 in district baseball action tonight in Bratt. Landis threw a complete ...