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YLA seeks class members

Youth Leadership Atmore is seeking class members for the upcoming school year. Applications will be available in local schools as well as the Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce beginning August 14. High school juniors from Atmore Christian School, Escambia Academy, Escambia County High School, Northview High School and homeschool may apply. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, September 5, 2017.…

Yoder joins UB

United Bank’s President and CEO Robert R. Jones, III announced Lauren Yoder has joined United Bank as Assistant Vice President, Brewton Branch Manager. In her role, Yoder will work to build and expand customer relationships while maintaining the daily operations of the Brewton branch and staff. “The addition of Lauren Yoder to our team strengthens our commitment to expanding our presence in the Brewton market.” Jones said. “I am confident…

Food scores released

The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health for July. Ratings are ranked by score, low to high. FSE = Food Service Establishment Waffle House # 1969, Windriver Road N., Atmore, 78, FSE Diamond #6, E. Nashville Ave., Atmore, 85, limited food Church’s Chicken (A) # 1823, Atmore, 87, FSE Ramey’s Supermarket Deli, Atmore, 88, FSE Circle K # 2721573,…

BOE approves personnel recommendations

The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent John Knott at a called meeting Wednesday, August 2. It’s a common occurrence this time of year for the BOE to hold special meetings to address personnel. Resignations 1. Stephen Murray, science teacher, Escambia County High School, effective July 17, 2017. 2. Jacob Salter, PE teacher, Escambia County Middle School, effective July 24, 2017. 3. Michal Stallworth,…

Free trees available – Join Arbor Day Foundation in August

Everyone who joins the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation with a $10 donation will receive 10 free Colorado blue spruce trees or 10 white flowering dogwood trees through the Foundation’s Trees for America campaign. The trees will be shipped postpaid between October 15 and December 10, depending on the right time for planting in each member’s area. The 6- to 12-inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced…