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Escambia County Health Care Authority announces new ambulance service contracts
The Escambia County Health Care Authority (ECHCA) announced today (July 23) it has reached agreement with Medstar to provide comprehensive 24/7 ground ambulance coverage for the greater Atmore market. While they have recently been working with ASAP EMS, ECHCA has chosen to expand its existing relationship with Medstar to include the Atmore market. The ECHCA thanks ASAP for their service to the community and looks forward to working with them…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Obituaries, week of July 28, 2021
Jack Claud Myles, Sr. Myles Mr. Jack Claud Myles, Sr., age 93, of Spanish Fort, Ala., passed away Friday, July 16, 2021 at his home. He was born in Little River, Ala. to the late Edward King Myles, Sr., and Lula Jack Myles. He was a 1946 Graduate of Baldwin County High School. He worked for Alcoa Aluminum in Mobile, Ala. and retired after thirty-six years. He joined with spouse…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Energy assistance available
Special to Atmore News If you live in Alabama and are low-income, age 60 or older and/or disabled, programs are available to help pay utilities and improve the energy efficiency of your home. Utility assistance * Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), a federal effort to help millions of vulnerable Americans pay energy bills. The program is funded by Congress to assist families near or below the poverty level. In…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
3 vie for DYW title
News Staff Report Three young ladies are vying for the title and college scholarships in the Escambia County Distinguished Young Women, a national scholarship program, which will be held Saturday, July 31, 6:30 p.m., Flomaton High School auditorium (note change of venue from Coastal Alabama Community College in Brewton). Tickets and programs will be available at the door. Tickets will be $10 and programs will be $10.Distinguished Young Women was…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Huggins inducted into Hall of Fame
Huggins Special to Atmore News Jason Huggins, a native of Atmore, was inducted into the Wyoming American Legion Hall of Fame on July 16, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Coach Huggins joins former Vice President Dick Cheney, Mets player Brandon Nimmo, and former Atlanta Braves player Mike Devereux, among others in the Wyoming American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame. In a state that lacks high school baseball as a sanctioned sport,…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago