Year: 2020

Special to Atmore News The American Red Cross strongly urges healthy, eligible individuals who are feeling well to give blood or platelets to help maintain a sufficient blood supply and prevent shortages as concerns about the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, rise in the U.S. Cold and flu season has already impacted the nation’s ability to maintain its blood supply. As the number of coronavirus cases grows in…

The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health for February. Ratings are ranked by score, low to high. FSE = Food Service Establishment The Whistle Stop Family Buffet, Atmore, 83, FSE Church’s Chicken, Flomaton, 84, FSE Circle K #2721565, N. Main St., Atmore, 86, limited food Circle K #2721573, W. Nashville Ave., Atmore, 86, FSE Church’s Chicken, Brewton, 87, FSE…

News Staff Report Members of the Escambia County Industrial Development Authority board held a luncheon and forum for board members and the county’s mayors Thursday, March 5, laying out the framework for the organization’s goals in the coming year. ECIDA Board Chairman Rick Wilson called the meeting to outline the board’s course for the coming year and to encourage a spirit of cooperation between board members, county officials and city…