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Atmore woman arrested July 26 on drug warrant
An Atmore woman was arrested July 26 on drug warrants, according to officials. Atmore Police Department Public Information Officer Sgt. Darrell McMann said in a release that Kiley Glaze, 19, was arrested on warrants for possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana II and possession of drug paraphernalia. McMann said the arrest of Glaze […] The post Atmore woman arrested July 26 on drug warrant appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Atmore man arrested July 28 on drug possession charges
An Atmore man was arrested July 28 on possession of drug charges, according to officials. Atmore Police Department Public Information Officer Sgt. Darrell McMann said in a release that Willis Williams, 36, of Atmore, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. McMann said at approximately 3:10 a.m. […] The post Atmore man arrested July 28 on drug possession charges appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Yellow Hat Society to hold meet, greet for school super, administrators Monday
The Yellow Hat Society is sponsoring a meet and greet with the new Escambia County Schools superintendent and administration Monday night at 6 at Atmore City Hall. Atmore City Hall is at 201 E. Louisville Ave. Yellow Hat officials said children are not allowed. The post Yellow Hat Society to hold meet, greet for school super, administrators Monday appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Cotton Street Gallery in Andalusia to exhibit PCI regalia, basketry, quilts, pottery
By Staff Reports The Cotton Street Gallery in Andalusia is partnering with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians for an exhibition celebrating the Tribe’s rich history of handcrafted regalia and traditional art. Items on display will include powwow regalia, princess regalia, basketry, quilts, reproduction pottery and copper medallions, as well as arrowheads on loan from […] The post Cotton Street Gallery in Andalusia to exhibit PCI regalia, basketry, quilts, pottery appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Ribbon cutting held for Iron Sharpens Iron Training Center LLC
A ribbon cutting celebration was held July 26 for Iron Sharpens Iron Training Center LLC. Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce employees, board of directors and youth ambassadors, along with Iron Sharpens Iron employees, friends and family celebrated the event. Iron Sharpens Iron offers one-on-one training, group sessions and boot camp, to name a few. Owner […] The post Ribbon cutting held for Iron Sharpens Iron Training Center LLC appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Repton man arrested July 25 on obstructing justice charges
A Repton man was arrested July 25 on obstructing justice using a false identity charges, according to the Atmore Police Department. Public Information Officer Sgt. Darrell McMann said in a release that Michael Baggett, 41, was arrested and charged with obstructing justice using a false identity. McMann said at approximately 12:45 a.m. on the day […] The post Repton man arrested July 25 on obstructing justice charges appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Bay Minette man dies in 2-vehicle crash
A Bay Minette man died in a two-vehicle crash this morning on Highway 21, near the 10-mile marker, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Senior Trooper Joshua Thompson said in a release that Troy F. Graham, 58, was fatally injured when the 2004 Ford F-150 he was driving collided head on with the 2018 […] The post Bay Minette man dies in 2-vehicle crash appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
FHSAA board of directors amend, clarifies language to amateurism, NIL bylaw
The Florida High School Athletic Association’s Board of Directors amended and clarified language to the pending changes of its amateurism and NIL (name, image and likeness) bylaw during a special meeting on Monday. During the meeting, the board support a proposed change to amend the definition of NIL collectives as it pertains to Bylaw 9.9.4.2, […] The post FHSAA board of directors amend, clarifies language to amateurism, NIL bylaw appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Hwy. 21 near 11-mile marker closed due to 2-vehicle crash
UPDATE: ALEA officials said this afternoon that the roadway is open and the scene is now clear. A two-vehicle crash that occurred earlier this morning has caused a road closure on Highway 21 north near the 11-mile marker, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. According to ALEA officials, the road will be closed for […] The post Hwy. 21 near 11-mile marker closed due to 2-vehicle crash appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
American Idol finalist Moseley to perform free concert Aug. 1 at Boxcar Willie
Special to the Advance City of Atmore and Main Street Atmore officials Tuesday announced that American Idol runner-up Will Moseley will perform live during Main Street Atmore’s First Thursday event on Aug. 1 from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. The concert is free of charge and will take place in Atmore’s entertainment district at Boxcar […] The post American Idol finalist Moseley to perform free concert Aug. 1 at Boxcar Willie appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
South Carolina man arrested July 19 on drug charges
A South Carolina man was arrested July 19 on drug possession charges, according to the Atmore Police Department. Public Information Officer Sgt. Darrell McMann in a release that Brandon King, 32, of Columbia, S.C., was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. McMann said on the day of […] The post South Carolina man arrested July 19 on drug charges appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
5 Atmore residents arrested on drug charges July 22
Four Atmore men and one woman were arrested July 22 on drug and attempting to elude charges, according to officials. Atmore Police Department Public Information Officer Sgt. Darrell McMann said Tondrae Forney, 21, and Layton Frye, 20, were charged with possession of marijuana I, possession of drug paraphernalia and attempting to elude a police officer; […] The post 5 Atmore residents arrested on drug charges July 22 appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
City’s federal signal-warning siren up and running
The federal signal-warning siren is up and running, officials said July 22. The siren, which was recently installed right beside the Senior Sails Center building on Ridgeley Street, is a high-power, rotating, unidirectional 500-herze outdoor warning siren that offers and anechoic chamber-certified of 128 decibels. A test was recently performed on the siren by officials. […] The post City’s federal signal-warning siren up and running appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
City provides municipal airport update during council meeting Monday
The Atmore City Council received an update on the goings on at the municipal airport during its regular meeting on July 22. In December, SkyWarrior Flight Training Inc., of Pensacola, Fla., took over the management of the airport. Since then, more plane activity has been seen, planes are stopping to refuel and new hangars have […] The post City provides municipal airport update during council meeting Monday appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Death row inmate at Holman executed by lethal injection Thursday night
A death row inmate was executed by lethal injection tonight at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility just outside Atmore, according to the Alabama Department of Corrections. According to a release, Keith Edmund Gavin was executed by lethal injection on July 18. He was pronounced deceased by a physician at 6:32 p.m., according to the […] The post Death row inmate at Holman executed by lethal injection Thursday night appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Back-to-School Boost Drive-thru is July 20
The back-to-school boost drive-thru event will be held this Sat., July 20, at 9 a.m. at Escambia County Middle School. All area students are welcome from grades Pre-K to 12th. Free uniforms, supplies and food while supplies last will be given away. Students must be present at the event. The post Back-to-School Boost Drive-thru is July 20 appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
EA named 2023-24 Blue Ribbon School
Escambia Academy was named a 2023-24 Alabama Independent School Association Blue Ribbon School, according to school officials. EA officials announced the awarding on their Facebook page Wednesday. “The Alabama Independent School Association recognizes member schools with outstanding educational programs. In order to be considered, a school must complete a rigorous application process and exemplify excellence […] The post EA named 2023-24 Blue Ribbon School appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Atmore man dies in I-10 crash July 9
An Atmore man died in a single-vehicle crash July 9 on Interstate 10, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. According to the FHP, the 56-year-old male in a pickup truck was traveling westbound on Interstate 10 near mile marker 251 with a boat/trailer in tow. FHP officials said for unknown reasons, the driver traveled off […] The post Atmore man dies in I-10 crash July 9 appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Vote ALEA for the 2024 America’s Best-Looking Cruiser Contest
Special to the Advance Today marks the first day of voting for the 11th Annual America’s Best- Looking Cruiser Contest and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) needs your vote! Each year, ALEA joins fellow highway patrol and state police agencies across the nation vying for the top spot in the American Association of State […] The post Vote ALEA for the 2024 America’s Best-Looking Cruiser Contest appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
14 volunteer fire departments awarded 2024 Alabama Forestry Grant
The Escambia County Volunteer Fire Association met July 11 at Elim Baptist Church in the Roberts Community. State Foresters David Thomas and Lucas Newbie presented 14 volunteer fire departments with the 2024 Alabama Forestry Grant in the amount of $1,995.79. State Reps. Alan Baker and Matthew Hammett were present to hand out the checks. Baker […] The post 14 volunteer fire departments awarded 2024 Alabama Forestry Grant appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
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