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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ECHA announces new ambulance service contracts
The Escambia County Health Care Authority (ECHA) today announced it has reached agreement with Medstar to provide comprehensive ...
Flomaton students attend Boys State
Two Flomaton High School rising seniors attended the 84th annual American Legion Alabama Boys State at the University ...
ECSS: Staggered start slated for school year
Escambia County School System officials announced recently that schools will have staggered starts for the upcoming year. Students ...
2 Natives Antiques & Art offers unique antiques, art
To get an appreciation of James Roberson’s art, visit 2 Natives Antiques & Art on Pensacola Avenue. Roberson, ...
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.
Atmore
ECSS board irons out interview plan for next week
Members of the Escambia County School Board met on Thursday to put a plan in place to interview candidates for the superintendent position. Following advice ...
by Lisa Tindell, Friday, July 23, 2021 9:03 am
Atmore
Free college classes available for fall at CACC
Coastal Alabama Community College is dedicating $8 million in CARES Act funds to help students continue their education through the Coastal Cares Grant program. All ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 2:29 pm
Atmore
Treasured Cosmetics LLC celebrates ribbon cutting
Treasured Cosmetics LLC celebrated its ribbon cutting this morning. The new cosmetics shop is located at 100 N. Main St. in the Liles Building. Shown ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 12:06 pm
Columnists
Weekend swept by, but Starbucks beckoned
This is an opinion column. Just like that. The weekend is over. As soon as it began, the dawn of a new week appeared and ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 9:57 am
Columnists
Texas Democrats put on a stunt
This is an opinion column. By Rep. Jerry Carl The most basic responsibility of any elected lawmaker is to show up and vote, even when ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 9:56 am
Bratt, Fla.
25 train cars derail near McDavid, Fla.
Twenty-five train cars derailed near Colton Lake Road in the McDavid, Fla. area, according to CSX officials. According to a release, at approximately 11:20 p.m. ...
by Andrew Garner, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 10:27 am
Atmore
ECHA: 19 additional COVID cases reported since July 13
Report includes 1 additional death The Escambia County Healthcare Authority announced July 20 that 1,690 cases of COVID-19 have been reported out of its two ...
by Andrew Garner, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 10:05 am
Atmore
ACH selling fish plates for back-to-school boost
Atmore Community Hospital is selling fish plates for $5 each. The plate includes fish, baked beans, cheese grits, hushpuppies and a little debbie cake. Plates ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, July 19, 2021 2:37 pm
Atmore
EA receives Blue Ribbon Award
Escambia Academy received the 2020-21 Alabama Independent School Association Blue Ribbon School award, according to a release. The AISA Blue Ribbon Award program is sponsored ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, July 19, 2021 12:38 pm
Atmore
Starbucks Atmore celebrates grand opening, ribbon cutting
Starbucks in Atmore is open. The popular nationwide coffee chain opened its newest addition Monday morning at Wind Creek Casino and Hotel. The Atmore chain ...
by Andrew Garner, Monday, July 19, 2021 10:07 am
Atmore
ECSS boardmember encourages citizen participation during superintendent interviews
Escambia County Schools System District 5 Boardmember Loumeek White said Sunday night he is encouraging residents to participate in the interviews for the next superintendent ...
by Andrew Garner, Sunday, July 18, 2021 11:20 pm
Atmore
2 Natives Antiques & Art celebrates ribbon cutting
2 Natives Antiques & Art celebrated its ribbon cutting today. Shown in no particular order: Grayson Janes, Emma Hall, Jamison Janes, AJ Beachy, Zahria McCants, ...
by Andrew Garner, Friday, July 16, 2021 12:10 pm
Atmore
Alabama Power offers energy efficiency tips
If you live in Alabama and are low-income, age 60 or older and/or disabled, programs are available to help pay utilities and improve the energy ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, July 16, 2021 9:56 am
Atmore
County’s June 2021 unemployment rate at 4.2 percent
Escambia County’s June 2021 unemployment rate is 4.2 percent, according to the Alabama Department of Labor. Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted June unemployment rate is 3.3 ...
by Andrew Garner, Friday, July 16, 2021 9:31 am
Atmore
Sales Tax Holiday begins tomorrow
The Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is this weekend, July 16-18, in Alabama. The sales tax holiday gives shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain school supplies, ...
by Andrew Garner, Thursday, July 15, 2021 1:26 pm
Atmore
United Bank board announces Jones retirement
The board of directors for United Bancorporation of Alabama Inc., the parent company of United Bank and UB Community Development, announced recently the retirement of ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, July 15, 2021 9:46 am
Atmore
Halteman named ACS administrator
The Atmore Christian School board announced Tuesday that Justin Halteman has been named the school’s administrator. Halteman succeeds Tim Battles. Halteman is a graduate of ...
by Andrew Garner, Thursday, July 15, 2021 9:17 am
Atmore
ADOC looking for escaped Fountain inmate
The Alabama Department of Corrections is looking for an escaped inmate from Fountain Correctional Facility. According to officials, Jesse L. Tidwell Jr., escaped from Fountain ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 3:22 pm
Atmore
ECMS students win ABC essay, poster contests
Four Escambia County Middle School students were selected as winners in the 2021 Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board essay, video and poster contest, according to ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 9:55 am
Atmore
ALEA investigates 10 fatalities over ‘4th’ weekend
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) announced July 7 it had investigated a total of 10 fatalities during the Fourth of July holiday period, which ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 9:51 am
Atmore
County approves alcohol sales
The Escambia County Commission took steps on Monday to approve the sale of alcohol on Sunday in the unincorporated areas of the county. Sales, which ...
by Lisa Tindell, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 9:32 am
Atmore
InkMade Custom T-Shirts business opens in Atmore
Reco Creighton is passionate about the T-shirt business. His passion is on display at his new storefront business, InkMade Custom T-Shirts and More, located at ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 9:30 am
Atmore
City adopts Alto tax abatement
The Atmore City Council adopted a resolution to increase a previous tax abatement agreement with a local company during its meeting on July 12. The ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 9:28 am
Atmore
BOE narrows ‘super’ search to 6
The Escambia County School Board met in a special session Tuesday morning to discuss filling some top positions in schools within the system. During the ...