Special to the Advance The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) was notified today that a child under 5 years of age living in North Alabama has been confirmed to have measles. The unvaccinated ...

The Escambia County Commission met Monday and approved a list of upcoming transportation projects for roads and bridges in the county. The funding for the projects is made possible through the Rebuild ...

Mr. Ronnie Ray Jackson, 76, sadly passed away on Tues., Aug. 19, 2025, at his home, where he was surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alton and Mable McGhee Jackson ...

Escambia County head football coach Tommie Lewis Jr. is confident the Blue Devils will get better after they suffered a 19-0 ...

Two teenagers, a woman and a little girl, all of Atmore, were injured in a five-vehicle crash Aug. 23 on Highway 97, just south of Ernest Ward Middle School, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Put the Guns Down meeting was held Aug. 21 at Escambia County High School. The meeting Thursday was a follow up from the ...

A prayer walk and rally was held Aug. 18 as a part of the effort of a Community Call to Action: Put the Guns Down. The walk ...

Escambia Academy’s Ronta Watson and Traegan James threw two touchdowns each to help lead the Cougars to a 40-12 season-opening win over Snook Academy Friday night. This win marks the Canoe School’s ...

By Lloyd Albritton Columnist I had a conversation with a visitor at church last Sunday which interested me greatly. I met this man, at church, several weeks ago. This was his fourth consecutive week ...

The Escambia County Board of Education on Aug. 15 approved the purchases of classroom equipment and personnel recommendations during a special-called meeting in Brewton. During the meeting, the board: ...

Northview held its annual Meet the Chiefs event Aug. 14 in the school gymnasium. The event was moved indoors due to lightning. NWE Chiefs football players and cheerleaders; Ernest Ward Middle School ...

The Atmore Police Department announced Aug. 18 the launch of its Law Enforcement Explorer Program. Participants will complete a two-month training program, attending once a week after school. This ...