Atmore News

Food scores released
The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health for February. Ratings are ranked by score, low to high. FSE = Food Service Establishment Country Express #2, Brewton , 86, limited food Little Hands Childcare Center, East Brewton , 87, daycare food service Quick Stop Food Mart, LLC, Atmore, 87, FSE HNM 103 LLC, S Blvd., Brewton, 87, FSE HNM 102…
ECHS’s Bolar named to 4A All-State team
News Staff Report Escambia County High’s Cleo Bolar IV, a 6-0 junior guard, was selected by Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) members to the organization’s Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class 4A All-State squad.Bolar, who was named to the third team, came into his own last year as a sophomore and has become one of ECHS’s offensive and defensive leaders over the past two years.According to stats posted on…
Liberty MBC celebrating 111 years
Special to Atmore News The members of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church invite all to come help them celebrate their 111th Year Church Anniversary Sunday March 23, at 11 a.m. Their very own Elder Isaac Bradley Sr. will preach the Word of Life.“And I say unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” Matthew…
Farmers Put Boots Down in DC
Local farmers met with Rep. Barry Moore in Washington. Shown are, from left, Jacob Scott, Jason Weber, Moore, Gaylan Shelly, and Drew Shelly. Special to Atmore News As federal lawmakers tackle tough decisions that impact the future of American agriculture, more than 150 Alabama farmers spent March 4-7 in the shadow of Capitol Hill sharing their stories and concerns. Four farmers attending are from this area – Jacob Scott, Drew…
Obituaries, week of March 19, 2025
Mary A. Peavy Mrs. Mary A. Peavy, age 87, of Atmore, Ala. passed away on her eighty-seventh birthday Wednesday, February 28, 2025. She was born in Franklin, Ala. to Adam and Nancy Kyles. She was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church for over 70 years. She was known for her faith, unwavering kindness and commitment to her community. Her kitchen was a gathering place where family and friends enjoyed her…