Atmore News

Hicks joins UB board
Special to Atmore News United Bank announces the addition of a new member, Ida Ross Hicks, to the board of directors. The Daphne, Alabama businesswoman and community leader begins her term following service as a member of United Bank’s Baldwin County Advisory Board. Hicks is the president of Swift Supply, Inc., a sixth generation family-owned business. “We are pleased to have Ida Ross join our board.” UB President and CEO…
Food scores released
The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health for January 2020. Ratings are ranked by score, low to high. FSE = Food Service Establishment Circle K #2721575, Forrest Ave., East Brewton, 79, limited food The Whistle Stop Family Buffet, Atmore, 82, FSE Mark’s, Brewton, 90, FSE Camp 31 BBQ & Grill, Brewton, 90, FSE Chen’s Chinese Buffet, Atmore, 90, FSE…
Laser Tag and Topgolf Swing Suite coming to WCA
Special to Atmore News Wind Creek Atmore (WCA) family entertainment center will be the new home for Topgolf Swing Suite and laser tag fun centers, expected to open in Spring 2020. Laser tag is popular with a wide range of ages and play can take place across all age groups. The indoor play area will offer role-play-style games and competitive sporting events including tactical and precision game configurations. Infrared beams…
PHD Realty opens scholarship applications
For the fourth consecutive year, PHD Realty announces the PHD Realty Determination Scholarship for 2020. This year, two $500 scholarships will be awarded to qualifying seniors who plan to attend technical school or college full time in the fall. To be eligible, students must attend high school in Escambia County, Alabama or Escambia County, Florida. The student must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale…