Year: 2020

Atmore News

Food scores released
The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health for October. Ratings are ranked by score, low to high. FSE = Food Service Establishment Whistle Stop, Atmore, 82, FSE Maw Maw’s Country Kitchen, Flomaton, 83, FSE Mike and Ike Food Mart, Atmore, 88, FSE Express Mart #7, Atmore, 90, limited food McDonalds, Flomaton, 92, FSE Brick House BBQ, Atmore, 92, FSE…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
A national compact
Bradley Bryne U.S. Congressman Four hundred years ago this month, a group of just over 100 people arrived off the shores of Cape Cod after a two-month sail from England. They were dissenters from the Church of England like the Puritans but went further by formally separating from the established church they considered to be corrupt beyond repair. We call them “Pilgrims” although there is only one instance when any…
by Submitted Article access_time4 years ago
Cougars fall short of state championship
Cougars take the field. By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Despite a five-touchdown, 222-yard rushing performance from Bubba Nettles, Escambia Academy’s hopes of capturing another AISA Class AA state football title were dashed last Friday, November 20 by Chambers Academy. The Rebels took advantage of three EA touchdowns that were called back to claim a 36-34 victory at Montgomery’s Cramton Bowl. This season’s state championship appearance was the fifth straight for…
by Josh Frye access_time4 years ago
ACF’s grant cycle opens
Special to Atmore News The Advisory Committee of the Atmore Community Foundation announces the opening of its third competitive grant cycle for local nonprofits that are addressing the needs of the Atmore community and striving to improve the quality of life of residents. The invitation to submit applications will be made available on December 8, 2020 and the deadline to apply is January 4, 2021. The Atmore Community Foundation was…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Jack’s agreement approved
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore City Council, sitting two members short, authorized during the council’s Monday, November 23, meeting a project development agreement with Jack’s Family Restaurants and awarded a contract for building a new cell at the city landfill. The trio of council members — Eunice Johnson, Shawn Lassiter and Chris Harrison (Webb Nall and Jerome Webster were unable to attend) — also approved two zoning changes,…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago