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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.
Mass shooting witness describes terrifying scene as people ran from gunfire
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Good times were being had at the all-day Annual May Day event in Stockton on Bryants Landing Road Saturday. Video two hours before the mass shooting showed a concert with large crowds of people singing and dancing. More than 1,000 people were said to be in...
Update: Damaging winds and half-dollar-sized hail expected with thunderstorms to hit Southwest Alabama Monday
The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning at 6:16 a.m. on Monday valid until 6:45 a.m. for Baldwin, Clarke, Escambia, Monroe and Washington counties. The storms could bring half-dollar-sized hail (1.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 6:15 a.m., a severe thunderstorm was...
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 […]
At least 11 dead in Mother’s Day weekend shootings across the country
At least 11 people, including a teenager, were killed in a spate of weekend shootings from Florida to Massachusetts. Three people were killed and 15 others were injured in gunfire at a party attended by an estimated 1,000 people in Stockton, Alabama, on Saturday night, Baldwin County Sheriff’s Capt. Andre Reid said in a statement.
Alabama ‘American Idol’ star’s town readies for semifinal performance: ‘it’s bigger, because of him’
The town of McIntosh, Ala., about 40 miles north of Mobile, has rallied to support Triston Harper, 15, as he competes to make the top three on “American Idol,” airing on ABC. “We’re on pins and needles right now, hoping he’ll make the top three,” Mary Byrd, Harper’s...
Frisco City Council Introduces New Water Management Schedule to Enhance Conservation Efforts
Frisco City Council has streamlined the rules on outdoor watering with a new Water Management Plan, outlining specific dates for each season, the city confirmed earlier this week. The revised schedule now dictates that spring outdoor watering is permitted one day per week, specifically on a resident’s trash day from...
APD search warrant yields drugs, firearm; two Atmore men arrested
Two Atmore men were arrested May 3 on drug and firearm charges after the execution of a search warrant at a residence within the city limits, according to officials. According to the Atmore Police Department’s Facebook page, Eric J. Williams, 25, was arrested for drug trafficking of marijuana and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; and […] The post APD search warrant yields drugs, firearm; two Atmore men arrested appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
ECMS fifth, sixth graders learn how, when to call 911
Escambia County Middle School fifth and sixth graders went home Monday with key tips on how and when to call 911. Tom Tschida and Nicole Barnes, communications officers with the Atmore Police Department, presented the program, 911 for Kids, in the school cafeteria to an interested bunch of students. Tschida asked the students why they […] The post ECMS fifth, sixth graders learn how, when to call 911 appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
BOE approves personnel recommendations during May 9 regular meeting
The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations during its regular meeting May 9 at Escambia County High School: Employment Mary Norton, as special education teacher at Flomaton Elementary School, effective Aug. 1; Resignation Tracey Padget, as instructional aide at FES, effective May 24; Jennifer Strawbridge, as counselor at Huxford Elementary School, […] The post BOE approves personnel recommendations during May 9 regular meeting appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Perdido Key Area Chamber to honor service members at first-ever luncheon
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The Perdido Key Area Chamber is hosting a new event for Military Appreciation Month to honor active duty and retired service members. According to a release, the chamber is preparing for its first-ever Military Appreciation Luncheon. The Luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, May 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at […]
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