Atmore
Landis Design Co. named business of month
Landis Design Co. was named the Business of the Month for May by the Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce. Shown from L to R: Chamber ...
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Competition makes him better
Former CACC player thriving at Alcorn State Brandon Rembert thrives in competition. The Pensacola, Fla. native and current ...
EA hires new basketball coach
Willie White Jr. is back where he belongs – coaching basketball. White was hired recently to be the ...
Passing of the gavel
Stearns appointed to judgeship Todd Stearns will be called by a different name going foward. Stearns was appointed ...
EA, TRM ranked in preseason poll
UPDATE: We have corrected this post to include Flomaton’s football team, which is ranked No. 10 in Class ...
Atmore
149 Rotary Club Academic All-Stars recognized
One-hundred-and-forty-nine area students were recognized as Atmore Rotary Club Academic All-Stars. The Academic All-Star program began in 1985 by the Atmore Rotary Club to recognize ...
by Andrew Garner.
Brewton
Campbell indicted on theft charges
Man indicted was former W.S. Neal assistant principal, coach A Florida man turned himself into authorities after being indicted by an Escambia County grand jury ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 4:17 pm
Atmore
Commission chairman announces resignation
Kaurean Reynolds today announced his resignation as chairman of the Escambia County Commission. Reynold’s resignation is effective on Aug. 9, 2020. “I would like to ...
by Andrew Garner, Friday, July 31, 2020 3:01 pm
Atmore
COVID-19: 584 confirmed cases at hospitals
The Escambia County Healthcare Authority announced today there have been 584 confirmed COVID-19 cases reported out of its two hospitals. The latest update is an increase ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, July 31, 2020 9:46 am
Atmore
Bay Minette man arrested on rape charge
Man was arrested today in Atmore on outstanding warrant A Bay Minette man was arrested in Atmore today on child sex abuse charges, according to ...
by Andrew Garner, Thursday, July 30, 2020 8:29 pm
Atmore
Ivey announces amended safer at home order
Gov. Kay Ivey announced today the extension of the amended safer at home order. The extension lasts until Aug. 31, 2020, and requires masks to ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 11:13 am
Atmore
Atmore native releases new book on Creek Indians
Atmore native Lou Vickery recently announced the release of his newest book, “Alabama Creek Indians.” Vickery’s 15th book published book, “Alabama Creek Indians” highlights historical ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 9:32 am
Atmore
‘Unity’ event supplies 196 children with supplies, uniforms
Unity in the Community officials said the annual event at Grace Fellowship Church on July 25 went well. Event Coordinator Ruth Robinson said more than ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 9:31 am
Atmore
Tribal election is Saturday
The 2020 Poarch Creek Indian Tribal election is slated for this Sat., Aug. 1. Two are running for tribal chairman, and nine are running for ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 9:29 am
Atmore
Register for Pre-K, school online
Online registration for Pre-K students for the Escambia County School System is not required for incoming students, according to officials. Rachel Patterson Elementary School Teacher ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 9:29 am
Atmore
Inmate found deceased at jail
An inmate was found unresponsive during a cell check on July 23 at the Escambia County Detention Center, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 9:28 am
Atmore
RC&D announces mobile-testing sponsorship
The Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) announced July 27 its sponsorship for the Alabama Department of Public Health’s (ADPH) summer COVID-19 mobile ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 9:28 am
Atmore
PCI Support Services Awarded New Federal Agency and DoD prime contracts
PCI Support Services LLC (PCISS) announced recently that it was awarded new federal agency and department of defense prime contracts, according to a release. During ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 9:26 am
Atmore
BOE approves personnel recommendations
The Escambia County School System July 23 approved some last-minute personnel recommendations, including the system’s new assistant superintendent. Former Assistant Superintendent Beth Drew retired at ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 9:24 am
Columnists
Education in time of pandemic
By Rep. Bradley Byrne Last week I had a virtual conference with the leaders of the local school systems in our district. Starting a new school ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 9:11 am
Columnists
It was good to get away
Sometimes, it’s just good to get away for a short while. Over the past weekend, I got the chance to get away for a couple ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 9:10 am
Escambia Academy
Coaches react to AHSAA ‘on time’ start
The Alabama High School Athletic Association’s Central Board of Control today approved the association’s Return to Play best practices recommended guidelines and reaffirmed plans to ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 9:09 am
Atmore
COVID-19: Drive-in testing at health department today
Drive-in COVID-19 testing clinics is being offered at the Escambia County Health Department, 8600 Highway 31 N., Suite 17, in Atmore today, July 27, from ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, July 27, 2020 8:59 am
Atmore
AHSAA board approves ‘return to play’ on time in fall
The Alabama High School Athletic Association’s Central Board of Control today approved the association’s Return to Play best practices recommended guidelines and reaffirmed plans to ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 22, 2020 4:54 pm
Atmore
Online driver license renewal extended
Gov. Kay Ivey announced Tuesday that Alabama driver license holders will be allowed to renew online a second time during a 12-year period. Until now, ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 22, 2020 10:16 am
Atmore
ECSS K-12 registration is online
Escambia County School System K-12 students are encouraged to register for the 2020-21 school year online, according to officials. Students can register by clicking here.
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, July 22, 2020 9:35 am
Atmore
City council candidates speak at forum
One candidate running in each district participated in a candidate forum held by the Concerned Citizens of Atmore on July 18 at The Club. The ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 21, 2020 4:21 pm
Atmore
Mayoral candidates participate in forum
Susan Smith and Ernie Digmon participated in a mayoral candidate forum held by the Concerned Citizens of Atmore on July 18 at The Club. The ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 21, 2020 4:20 pm
Atmore
Courthouses requiring temperature screening
A temperature screening has been implemented for all employees and citizens who have essential business at the Escambia County Courthouse in Brewton and the satellite ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 21, 2020 4:18 pm
Columnists
Fans are waiting for the ‘go ahead’
With bated breath, high school and college football fans are waiting until the news declaring the start of the 2020 season. For the past four ...