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Flood watch issued for Atmore for Monday, Tuesday
UPDATE: The following story was updated to include potential rainfall amounts from Monday to Tuesday. A flood watch has been issued for Atmore from the morning of May 13 through the afternoon of May 14, according to the National Weather Service. According to forecasters, there is a 90 percent coverage chance for showers Monday, and […] The post Flood watch issued for Atmore for Monday, Tuesday appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Most expensive homes sold in Santa Rosa County last month include record-setting property
Santa Rosa County saw multiple seven-figure home sales during the month of April, including the most expensive beach home ever sold across both Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. The sale of these homes generated a sum of about $10 million, while the most expensive home on this list sold for more than $5...
RPES names May 2024 Star Students
Rachel Patterson Elementary School named its May 2024 Star Students recently. Shown in the from row from R to L: John Michael Stokes, Zacharias Pascal, Jodeci Gross, Amina Smith, Catalena Hall, Trevia Ford, Emerlynn Hodges, Kinsley Norwood and Kyrie Martin. Shown in the middle row from R to L: Myna Williams, Karlee Scott, Kimora Washington, […] The post RPES names May 2024 Star Students appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Weekly Schedule: See where Escambia and Santa Rosa County teams are competing (May 13-18)
Track and field is concluding this week with state championships across all four classes at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. Elsewhere, football makes a temporary return with spring games for a majority of teams on Thursday and Friday. Baseball and softball playoffs continue forward. Here's what the weekly...
City selects Waste Pro as new residential trash pickup service
The Atmore City Council awarded a low bid for a new residential trash pickup service to Waste Pro during its regular meeting on Monday. City Economic Planner and Grants Writer Chris Walker said during the meeting that in February, the council approved for the city to send requests for proposals to private residential solid waste […] The post City selects Waste Pro as new residential trash pickup service appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
New Waste Management facility brings more recycling options to Northwest Florida
A new Waste Management recycling facility opening next month in Fort Walton Beach could be a game changer for recycling in Okaloosa and Santa Rosa counties. Okaloosa County Commissioners voted unanimously last week to terminate their contract with Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) and enter into a contract with Waste Management to handle recycling in the county.
Chamber’s Farm to Table event is Sat., June 1
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Farm to Table event Sat., June 1, at Boxcar Willie. The event, which will be held from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m., celebrates Atmore’s fresh farm flavors. The evening will feature a menu with ingredients straight from the farm. Cost is $35, and to register […] The post Chamber’s Farm to Table event is Sat., June 1 appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Santa Rosa under rabies alert after rabid fox killed in Chumuckla area
The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County has issued a rabies alert in response to a confirmed case of rabies in a fox that was killed in the Chumuckla area on Wednesday. The animal was killed off Byrom Campbell Road, and all residents and visitors should be aware that rabies is...
Who should be named Pensacola News Journal's Student of the Week? Cast your vote
Welcome to the Pensacola News Journal's Student of the Week poll. The best and the brightest of Escambia and Santa Rosa County high schools will be highlighted weekly, with readers choosing the student they believe is best deserving of the top honor. All of the students in the weekly poll are nominated by school officials who know better than anyone their academic achievements. ...
Babyface set to perform at Atmore Wind Creek this summer
ATMORE, Ala. (WKRG) — “One of the most celebrated creative forces in music history,” is coming to Atmore this summer, according to a press release. GRAMMY award-winning artist, songwriter, and producer, Babyface is set to perform at the Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Atmore on Saturday, July 13 at 9 p.m. LOCATION: Babyface is known […]
Escambia, Santa Rosa schools will have delayed start Friday due to potential storms
Escambia and Santa Rosa school districts are delaying school start times Friday due to the potential for severe weather. Escambia County Public Schools Superintendent Keith Leonard announced Thursday afternoon that school start times will be delayed by one hour on Friday. ...
Randell Gordon Nichols Jr. Memorial Scholarship Seafood Boil is June 2
The third annual Randell Gordon Nichols Jr. Memorial Scholarship Seafood Boil will be held Sun., June 2, at 4 p.m. at The Publican. The scholarship was established in 2019 to honor the memory of Gordon Nichols, a 2009 graduate of Escambia County High School. He was a starter on the offensive line for four years, […] The post Randell Gordon Nichols Jr. Memorial Scholarship Seafood Boil is June 2 appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
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