Atmore News

Food scores released
The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health for July, August, and September. Ratings are ranked by score, low to high. FSE = Food Service Establishment July Second Happy Kitchen, 717 South Blvd., Brewton, 88, FSE Mark’s, Brewton, 91, FSE Atmore Convenience 1 LLC, 6450 Hwy. 21 N., Atmore, 91, limited food Lil’ Angels Development Center, Atmore, 92, daycare food…
ECHS fumbles, tough Neal defense fuel 53-13 loss
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Fumbles gave Escambia County High’s (ECHS’s) football team the early momentum last Friday (October 11) in a Class 4A, Region 1 road game at W.S. Neal (WSN), and fumbles yanked that momentum away.ECHS took an early lead in the intra-county matchup with the neighboring Blue Eagles but turned the ball over three times — including once on the kickoff following a Neal score and once…
20th WOD Cancer Walk
About 30 marchers, all but one of them female, paid $10 each to take part in the 20th annual Women of Distinction (WOD) Cancer Walk, held last Saturday, October 12. The group followed Atmore Police Department Officer Tommy America from Atmore City Hall to Houston Avery Park under clear, blue skies and moderate temperatures. The walk is held to raise money for the purchase of gas cards for cancer victims…
APCO grant to boost ECHS broadcasting program,help restart choral program
Shown from left during the check presentation, ECHS Principal LaTonya Gill, students Jayden Freeman, Belaya Scott, Imari Lemon, APCO’s Tripp Ward, students Alvera Neasman, Trinity Thompson and Jovonnie Smith, Broadcasting Instructor Conrad Weber. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Escambia County High School’s broadcasting program got a boost last week when Alabama Power Company (APCO) Community Relations Manager Tripp Ward presented broadcasting students and school officials with a check for $2,500.Most…
Obituaries, week of October 16, 2024
Charles Edward Thomas Thomas Mr. Charles Edward Thomas, age 89, of Fairhope, Ala., passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024. He was born in Evergreen, Ala. He was a graduate of Murphy High School in Mobile, Ala. and served in the Air Force. He retired from the State banking department after a career in finance. He provided a good life for his wife and daughters and was immensely proud of his…