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Atmore News

Obituaries, week of January 26,2022
William Joseph “Bill” McMurphy, IV Mr. William Joseph “Bill” McMurphy, IV, age 79, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 in Pensacola, Fla.  He was born in Atmore, Ala. where he resided his entire life. A graduate of Gordon Military College, Barnesville, Ga., he served in the Alabama Army National Guard and farmed most of his life. He was co-owner of McMurphy Oil Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, William…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Fixin’ a hole
District 4 City Councilman Shawn Lassiter works Sunday morning (January 16) to patch one of six holes that appeared just in front of the Strand Theatre on South Main Street after Saturday’s downpour. According to Mayor Jim Staff, Lassiter said he received some complaints and knew that city streets and sanitation crews would be off Monday, so he took care of the problem himself.
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Urgent care funding secured
Special to Atmore News UB Community Development (UBCD), the community development arm of United Bank, announced that — in conjunction with National Community Impact Fund of Chicago — it has closed a $5.3 million New Markets Tax Credit transaction with Escambia County Alabama Community Hospitals.The funding is for construction of Atmore Urgent Care Clinic.Site work has begun on the new healthcare facility, which is located along Alabama Highway 21, near…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Food scores released
The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health for August through December 2021. Ratings are ranked by score, low to high.FSE = Food Service EstablishmentInformation provided includes name of establishment, location, inspection date, score, type establishment.Pic N Save #618 – Deli, 2135 Douglas Avenue, Brewton, 12/21/21, 82, FSEBrewton Food Mart, Inc., 4488 Hwy. 41, Brewton, 09/28/21, 82, FSEExpress Mart #6,…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago