Category: Community

Special to Atmore News With heat indices rising into triple digits, the Alabama Department of Public Health advises the public to be alert to the warning signs of heat illnesses. Heat-related illnesses occur when the body is exposed to high temperatures. The incidence of these illnesses rises expectedly during warm weather periods, and anyone exposed to high temperatures or extreme heat can experience symptoms when the body’s temperature control system…

Todd Williamson and Hugh Fountain By RANDY TATANOSpecial to Atmore News When Hugh Fountain was announced as the new head football coach for W.S. Neal High School in East Brewton, it carried significance that went beyond sports. It reunited two men who have been friends since kindergarten.Fountain and principal Todd Williamson are both alumni of the W.S. Neal class of ’82.“This is our 40th reunion,” Williamson said. “There’s nothing like…

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Friends and family members of the late Ewing Darrell “Bubba” Ardis, those from the area and those from across the U.S., will gather this weekend in the tiny Lotte community for the fifth annual tribute to the car enthusiast, who passed away in July 2018, just as the first tribute was beginning.Bubba Cruz 5, this year’s event, is a two-day affair that will take place…

Special to Atmore News Escambia County Board of Education announced last week its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program. For School Year 2022, Escambia County Board of Education will continue participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for School Year 2022- 2023. No further action is required of you. This USDA provision allows your child(ren)…

Nancy Martin, left in foreground, did some shopping at Market in the Park Saturday, July 9, at Heritage Park. There’s only one more Market scheduled for this season, Saturday, July 23, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Don’t miss out on fresh vegetables and produce, as well as canned goods and other items.