Atmore News

Food scores released
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,…
In appreciation
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…
Obituaries, week of June 4, 2025
Robert Jay Russell Russell Mr. Robert Jay Russell, age 94, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025.  He was born in Westville, Fla. to the late Jay Emmitt Russell and Clara Belle Braxton. He was a long-time resident of Oak Grove, FL. He loved his Lord and was a devoted, faithful member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. He was employed by Ideal Cement Company for 38 years as sales manager for the…
APD offers presentation on financial fraud
Special to Atmore News Atmore police want to remind residents of all ages that financial fraud occurs every 15 seconds in the United States.Scammers are sophisticated and use minimal details they find about you through online “phishing,” from your mail or from someone you know, to make up stories and scenarios that seem real or possible enough to get you to fall for their scam.The scams are designed to catch…