May 22, 2019 - Atmore News

Atmore News

Atmore man arrested after Baldwin Co. chase

News Staff Report An Atmore man was finally taken into custody in the early hours of May 17 after he led police in four Baldwin County jurisdictions on a chase at speeds that at times exceeded 100 miles per hour and during which he ran over a female and tried to run over a Loxley police officer. According to published reports, the chase began around 1 a.m. when police in…

PCI announces summer food program

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge. Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and all SFSP activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Breakfast and lunch will be served May 28…

Food scores released

The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health for April. Ratings are ranked by score, low to high. FSE = Food Service Establishment Chang Xing Buffet, Inc., dba New China, Brewton, 87, FSE Chen’s Chinese Buffet, Atmore, 87, FSE Subway #26660, Hwy. 113, Brewton, 88, FSE Subway #18898, Flomaton, 88, FSE Church’s Chicken, Atmore, 90, FSE Kentucky Fried Chicken, Atmore,…

APL summer reading program set

The Atmore Public Library’s summer reading program kicks off Friday, June 7, at 10 a.m., and continues every Friday in the month at the same time. This year’s theme is A Universe of Stories. The program schedule is as follows: * June 7 – Portable Petting Zoo * June 14 – Michelle’s Magical Poodles * June 21 – Yarbrough’s Reptiles * June 28 – Wink Danenberg, juggler For more information,…

Meet Naomi

Special to Atmore News Beautiful, fluffy Naomi is a 3-year-old, 50-pound Chow mix who is looking for her “furever” home. Naomi is good with kids and other animals and she loves playing outside. If you are looking for a fur ball of a friend to play with in the yard, she is your girl! Naomi is heartworm negative, up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a $100…