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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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Wind Creek Alabama properties to reopen soon
Wind Creek Hospitality announced today the reopening all three of its Alabama-based resort properties over the next two ...
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.
Atmore
Thousands of pounds of food to be given away Saturday
By Kaitlin Holley Ten-thousand pounds of food will be given to the citizens of Atmore this Saturday at Rachel Patterson Elementary. Members of Greater Mt. ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 3:36 pm
Atmore
Salons are opening again
By Donnamy Steele The Atmore Advance Gregg’s is one of many salons finally able to get back to business during the recent reopening of the ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 10:37 am
Atmore
Let’s eat: Restaurants reopening safely
By Ora Nelson Restaurants in Atmore have made changes to reopen safely since Gov. Kay Ivey issued the safer-at-home order on May 8. “We’re excited ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 10:36 am
Atmore
ECHS holds graduation exercises
With smiles on their faces, 89 Escambia County seniors received high school diplomas May 21 at a graduation ceremony in an uncertain time at Blue ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 10:27 am
Atmore
EA holds graduation
Escambia Academy held a unique graduation ceremony at Bachelor Field on May 21. Graduating seniors and their families and friends hunkered down under tents while ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 10:26 am
Atmore
ACS graduates 4 at ceremony
Atmore Christian School’s valedictorian and salutatorian said they wouldn’t be where they are without the help of others. The ACS Class of 2020 held graduation ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 10:24 am
Columnists
Tough times show what makes country great
By Rep. Bradley Byrne This year, during the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Memorial Day provided an even more unique opportunity to reflect upon what ...
by Steve Flowers, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 10:16 am
Columnists
TV cooking at its best
“Bon appétit!” There is nothing like, to me, the time spent watching a chef display his or her culinary skills on TV. Growing up, I ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 10:15 am
Sports
Eagle Scout project memorializes Orange Beach charter captain
By DAVID RAINER Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources When Garrett Ard started his Eagle Scout project four years ago, the goal was to ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 27, 2020 10:08 am
Atmore
ECHA issues biweekly update
40 reported, confirmed cases of COVID-19 in county Escambia County Healthcare Authority officials said today that there have been 40 reported and confirmed cases of ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, May 22, 2020 10:04 am
Atmore
ALSDE: AHSAA schools to reopen June 1
The Alabama High School Athletic Association announced that schools may re-open June 1, in accordance with Alabama State Department of Education Superintendent Dr. Eric Massey’s ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, May 21, 2020 6:12 pm
Atmore
Troopers urging safe driving, boating this holiday weekend
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency officials are urging motorists and boaters to be safe this upcoming Memorial Day weekend. ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor said the holiday ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, May 21, 2020 3:32 pm
Atmore
Chamber accepting applications for YLA, ambassadors, LA
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce announced recently that it is accepting applications for the class of 2020-21 Youth Leadership Atmore, Chamber Ambassadors and Leadership ...
by Andrew Garner, Thursday, May 21, 2020 3:19 pm
Atmore
WCH donates to Alabama Food Bank
Wind Creek Hospitality recently made a donation to the Alabama Food Bank Association, according to reports. The donation will help to provide 250,000 meals to ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, May 21, 2020 3:19 pm
Atmore
ECHS graduation format changed tonight
Escambia County High School Principal Amy Cabaniss said late last week that tomorrow’s graduation will be held in the football stadium with social-distancing guidelines in ...
by Andrew Garner, Thursday, May 21, 2020 3:15 pm
Atmore
Lassiter announces candidacy for city council seat
Shawn Lassiter announced his candidacy for the District 4 seat of the Atmore City Council on Monday. Lassiter is the son of the late Billy ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, May 21, 2020 3:15 pm
Atmore
Houck announces candidacy for city council seat
Larry Houck announced his candidacy for the District 4 seat of the Atmore City Council on Monday. Houck was born in Atmore, and grew up ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, May 21, 2020 3:14 pm
Atmore
Ivey issues expanded ‘safer-at-home’ order
Amended order runs from May 22, 5 p.m. to July 3, 5 p.m. Gov. Kay Ivey issued an amended safer-at-home order to go into effect ...
by Andrew Garner, Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:20 pm
Atmore
Fugitive shot, killed by FBI agents
Incident occurred today in area of Liberty, Peachtree, Mobile Streets A federal fugitive from Charlotte, N.C. was shot and killed by Federal Bureau of Investigation ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:23 pm
Atmore
ANC car parade
A “No Corona 2020” sign was taped to a brick column outside of Atmore Nursing Center as cars drove by giving a hearty wave to ...
by Andrew Garner, Friday, May 15, 2020 10:45 am
Atmore
ECHA: 39 reported cases of COVID-19 at hospitals
The Escambia County Healthcare Authority announced this morning that there have been 39 reported and confirmed cases of COVID-19 at its hospitals. According to the ...
by Andrew Garner, Friday, May 15, 2020 9:26 am
Atmore
ECHS to hold ‘face-to-face’ graduation May 21
UPDATE: Escambia County High School Principal Amy Cabaniss said graduation will be held in the football stadium with social-distancing guidelines in place. Cabaniss said the ...
by Andrew Garner, Thursday, May 14, 2020 3:53 pm
Atmore
City adopts, amends old resolution
The Atmore City Council on Monday adopted a resolution clarifying a tax abatement that was granted for Alto Products some two years ago. The resolution, ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 13, 2020 1:20 pm
Atmore
Beautiful Baby contest registration open
Registration for the Mayfest 2020 Beautiful Baby contest is now open, according to chamber officials. Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce officials said in a release ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 13, 2020 1:18 pm
Columnists
Opening economy now, not later, best for Americans
By Rep. Bradley Byrne Last week, Gov. Kay Ivey issued orders allowing Alabama’s restaurants, hair salons, barbers and other personal service businesses to reopen Monday ...