Atmore News

Narcan nasal spray approved for nonprescription use
Other overdose-reducing treatments still available Special to Atmore News The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Narcan®4 mg nasal spray medication for over-the-counter nonprescription use. Narcan is designed to help reverse the effects of an opioid overdose in minutes.Narcan nasal spray is first naloxone product approved for use without a prescription. In the next few months, Narcan can be sold directly to consumers in locations such as…
Concert planned at Pine Barren Baptist
The Smith Family Singers, from left, Eddie Smith, Caleb Smith, Phebe Scully, and Chuck Hendrix Pine Barren Baptist Church is hosting The Smith Family Singers in a bluegrass gospel singing Sunday, May 7, 10:30 a.m.There is no charge for the concert. A love offering will be received.Pine Barren Baptist Church is located in Davisville, Fla. Directions from Atmore are as follows: Take Highway 21 south, go left (east) on Pine…
ECHS readers celebrate Dr. Seuss at RPES
They came and read and partied! Fifty students from Escambia County High School teamed up with a classmate, and traveled to Rachel Patterson Elementary School on Dr. Seuss’ birthday with their own books, their own special activities, and their own party foods. Each team was assigned a classroom to read their Dr. Seuss book, to conduct their special art activity, and lastly, to host a birthday party for Dr. Seuss.
RP Star Students
The Rachel Patterson Elementary School Star Students for March are, from left, first row,Tevin Lane, Amir Brown, Dakota Thompson, Baeleigh Staples, Kadrick Neal, Q’Watrell Ford, Carmelo Williams, Riley Godbolt; second row, Kaison Arnold, De’shanti Simmons, Ian Walker, Keegan Kennedy, Za’Miyrah Tate, Janell Frye, Royal French, Ar’Ynn Pete; third row, Ryla Crayton, Myan Tolbert, Zylus Davidson, Saveion Johnson, Jayceon Lyons, Castophney Dailey.Not pictured are Derean Dixon, Damorris Dortch, Ivorionna Kyles, Baleigh…
Schools job fair planned
The Escambia County Board of Education is holding a job fair in May.Sites are W.S. Neal High School, 801 Andrew Street, East Brewton, Tuesday, May 9, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Atmore Central Office, 501 S. Pensacola Avenue, Atmore, Thursday, May 11, 4 p.m., to 5:30 p.m.Available positions include Child Nutrition Program, elementary school teaching, secondary school teaching, special education and student support services, support staff, transportation. Also substitutes are…