Atmore
Janes crowned EA 2021 Homecoming Queen
Escambia Academy senior Jamison Janes was crowned the 2021 Homecoming Queen during ceremonies tonight. Janes (center) is shown with her father, Jerry, and the 2019 ...
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PCI’s Federal Services secures $20M in contract awards
Poarch Creek Indians Federal Services (PCIFS) secured over $20 million in fiscal year-end contract awards providing critical services ...
Janes crowned EA 2021 Homecoming Queen
Escambia Academy senior Jamison Janes was crowned the 2021 Homecoming Queen during ceremonies tonight. Janes (center) is shown ...
Homecoming: EA routs Lighthouse 43-15
Escambia Academy’s Landon Sims accounted for three touchdowns and Bubba Nettles added one in the first half as ...
Blue Devils top W.S. Neal 36-24 on homecoming
Escambia County beat W.S. Neal 36-24 on homecoming tonight at Hubert Barnes Field. The Blue Devils led 24-0 ...
Atmore
PCI’s Federal Services secures $20M in contract awards
Poarch Creek Indians Federal Services (PCIFS) secured over $20 million in fiscal year-end contract awards providing critical services to U.S. Federal Agencies including Department of ...
by Staff Reports.
Atmore
Rolin Construction named Diverse Business of Year
Atmore company Rolin Construction Inc. was named as the 2021 Diverse Business of the Year award winner by the Associated General Contractors of America, association ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, October 15, 2021 9:16 am
Escambia Academy
EA seniors beat juniors 26-14 in powder puff game
Escambia Academy’s seniors scored two touchdowns in the second half and beat the juniors 26-14 in a powder puff game today in Canoe. The seniors, ...
by Andrew Garner, Thursday, October 14, 2021 3:24 pm
Escambia Academy
Local teams begin area tournaments
Escambia County’s varsity volleyball team will compete in the AHSAA Class 4A, Area 1 tournament this Sat., Oct. 16 at St. Michael Catholic. The Lady ...
by Andrew Garner, Thursday, October 14, 2021 10:01 am
Columnists
Fall season in Atmore brings warmth, calm
Over the weekend, something to stood out. As I made my usual – as of late – walk downtown, I spotted something I have missed ...
by Andrew Garner, Thursday, October 14, 2021 10:00 am
Columnists
The war on American workers
By Rep. Jerry Carl Earlier this year, I made the decision to get my COVID vaccine after speaking with my doctor. The rest of my ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, October 14, 2021 10:00 am
Atmore
City approves library reappointment
The Atmore City Council approved a library board reappointment during its meeting on Monday night. The council approed the reappointment of Ruby N. White to ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, October 13, 2021 2:26 pm
Atmore
1 injured in two-vehicle wreck
Two vehicle wrecks occurred early Monday morning on Highway 31 near Ammon Road, according to officials. Nokomis Volunteer Fire officials responded to the call, which ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, October 13, 2021 10:27 am
Atmore
Area aviators pay tribute to crop duster
Several area aviators paid tribute to one of their own Oct. 8 during a flyover of Leonard Purvis’ graveside service at Serenity Gardens in Atmore. ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, October 13, 2021 10:25 am
Atmore
Atmore native opens men’s apparel shop
It’s no secret that Atmore was lacking a men’s apparel shop. That changed Oct. 7 as Trace Patrick Apparel, the city of Atmore’s first men’s ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, October 13, 2021 10:24 am
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Community Happenings
Boston Butts, Fall Festival Saint Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church will be cooking its delicious smoked Boston butts Oct. 16 and 30, and at our Fall ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, October 13, 2021 10:08 am
Escambia Academy
Cougars fall to No. 2 in latest ASWA poll
Escambia Academy fell to No. 2 in AISA in the Alabama Sports Writers Association football poll, which was released today. The Cougars fell 31-17 to ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, October 13, 2021 5:00 am
Atmore
APD, AFD hold Red, Blue and BBQ event
The Atmore Police and Fire Department held their first-ever Red, Blue and BBQ event Oct. 9 at Heritage Park. Participants dined on smoked pulled pork ...
by Andrew Garner, Monday, October 11, 2021 9:57 am
Escambia Academy
Cougars fall 31-17 at Autauga
PRATTVILLE — Autauga Academy scored two touchdowns with more than 6 minutes remaining in the ball game and beat top-ranked Escambia Academy tonight 31-17 in ...
by Andrew Garner, Saturday, October 9, 2021 12:38 am
Atmore
Gordon’s Giving season begins
Atmore family provides meal for ECHS football team today The Nichols Family of Atmore provided a meal for the Escambia County High School football team ...
by Andrew Garner, Friday, October 8, 2021 3:31 pm
Atmore
Muskogee Technology named Small Manufacturer of Year
Muskogee Technology (MT) was named the 2021 Small Manufacturer of the Year by the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) in partnership with the Alabama Technology ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, October 7, 2021 2:31 pm
Atmore
Free food giveaway is Oct. 21
Free food giveaway at Atmore Farmers Market, 10 a.m. This is sponsored by Pensacola Caring Hearts Inc. For more info, contact Fannie Finkley at 850-375-1838.
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, October 6, 2021 9:44 am
Atmore
APL holding pumpkin decorating contest
The Atmore Public Library is holding its annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest. The contest features pumpkins decorated as Preschool through seniors in high school’s favorite children’s ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, October 6, 2021 9:04 am
Columnists
Reading, walking bringing much joy to me
Over the past couple of months, I’ve discovered the joy of two things – reading and walking. Now, before I go any further, the joy ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, October 6, 2021 9:03 am
Columnists
Washington dysfunction on full display
By Rep. Jerry Carl The federal government is not known for being particularly productive or efficient at solving problems. The truth is, Washington often creates ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, October 6, 2021 9:02 am
Atmore
RSTC partnership establishes CDRA
Reid State Technical College and Billy Barnes Enterprises have established the first competency-based Commercial Driver Registered Apprenticeship (RA) program in the state. Registered Apprenticeships are ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, October 6, 2021 9:02 am
Atmore
COVID: County positive rate falling
Even with new variants being seen across the country, the number of positive COVID-19 cases is declining in Escambia County. Danny Cottrell, a local pharmacist, ...
by Lisa Tindell, Wednesday, October 6, 2021 9:00 am
Atmore
ECHS Homecoming to be celebrated Oct. 15
Escambia County High School’s Homecoming will be next Fri., Oct. 15, 2021. The Blue Devils will play the W.S. Neal Eagles at Herbert Barnes Stadium. ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, October 6, 2021 8:58 am
Atmore
HES teachers excited for new gym to be constructed
Teachers at Huxford Elementary School have cause to be excited. HES is one of many Escambia County schools that was placed on the Alabama State ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, October 6, 2021 8:55 am
Escambia Academy
Cougars stay No. 1 in AISA poll
Escambia Academy is still No. 1 in AISA as the Cougars face No. 2 Autauga Academy this Friday night after the Alabama Sports Writers Association ...
by Andrew Garner, Wednesday, October 6, 2021 5:00 am
Atmore
FHP still looking for info regarding pedestrian death
The Florida Highway Patrol is still seeking information that could lead to the location of a vehicle that was involved in the death of a ...