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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…

Taylor recognized at UWA Honors Day

LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The University of West Alabama recently recognized outstanding students for their academic achievements and leadership roles at the institution’s annual Honors Day. During the ceremony, 19 honor society chapters on campus recognized their new and previously-inducted members. Colleges and divisions presented nearly 50 awards for special recognition and scholarship to students in their respective fields of study. In addition, the University Scholars Program recognized an outstanding scholar…

17 graduate in New Horizons program

News Staff Report Seventeen mentees participated in the New Horizons graduation ceremonies Saturday, May 18, in the Escambia County High School. New Horizons, which was started last fall in Atmore, is a mentorship program for youth ages 11 to 16 years residing in Escambia County, Ala. It is an eight-month program meeting every fourth Saturday of the month during the academic school year. According to Felicia Bishop of Atmore, director…