Day: June 4, 2025

The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health for March and April. Ratings are ranked by score, low to high.FSE = Food Service Establishment MarchMark’s, Brewton, 86, FSEMagnolia Super Foods – Deli dba East Brewton Piggly Wiggly, East Brewton, 87, FSEKentucky Fried Chicken, Atmore, 88, FSEPopeye’s, Atmore, 88, FSESecond Happy Kitchen, Brewton, 89, FSEDISHA, LLC dba First Choice Grocery, Atmore,…

As one of his last acts as mayor, Jim Staff presented a plaque of appreciation to W.J. Grissett, at left, for his 40 years of service to the City of Atmore. Mr. Grissett served as on the city’s Planning Board as a member and chairman.

Charlotte Boyle has represented District 66 of the Alabama Silver-Haired Legislature for many years. The purpose of ASHL is to inform the Alabama Legislature about elderly needs and issues of concern, and to serve as an educational organization for Alabama’s senior citizens. In her work, she has always found an ally in Mayor Jim Staff. Shown, on behalf of ASHL, Boyle presented him with a gift on the occasion of…

From left, Charlotte Purvis, Shawn Lassiter and Jim Staff compete in a ballon-blowing contest. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer If there was one constant during Jim Staff’s 13 years as mayor of Atmore, it was his regular visits to the city’s Senior Activities for Independent Living (SAIL) Center.Staff’s final SAIL Center visit as mayor came last Wednesday, May 28, when the facility’s staff and about three dozen of the seniors…