Atmore News

PCI Federal acquires Street Legal Industries
Special to Atmore News Poarch Creek Indians Federal (PCI Federal) announces its most recent business acquisition, Street Legal Industries, Inc. (Street Legal). Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Street Legal has provided professional infrastructure support services to federal, state, and local governments since 1994.A recognized leader in infrastructure support, Street Legal has provided mission focused support services to the Department of Energy / National Nuclear Security Administration, the Department of Defense…
Sight assistance available through the Atmore Lions Club
Did you know you may be eligible for assistance with eye care, eyeglasses and/or eye surgery through the Atmore Lions Club? Applications are available at the Escambia County Health Department, 8621 Highway 21, Suite 17, Atmore. Completed applications should be mailed to the post office box on the application.
ALDOT warns of toll collection text scam
Special to Atmore News The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) warns Alabama residents of an ongoing scam that is being relayed over text messages.Officials reported that anything received that claims to be a toll collection effort from ALDOT is a scam. The text message, which was not sent by ALDOT, may claim the recipient is subject to legal action if the outstanding toll fees are not paid.If you have received…
Gulf Winds Foundation grants $25,000 in scholarships
Special to Atmore News The Gulf Winds Foundation awarded $25,000 in scholarships this year to five outstanding students: Jacob Akers, Flomaton High School; Monessa McMillan, T.R. Miller High School; Breely Richardson, T.R. Miller High School; Lael Peterson, Jay High School; and Jessica Abraham, Fortis Institute, Pensacola. Each student received $5,000 to support their educational pursuits and aspirations.Gulf Winds received 73 applications for their Scholarship Program, aimed at empowering students to…
RSTC celebrates renovations
Dozens of community leaders, legislators and business officials joined students and residents recently to celebrate the opening of several renovated facilities at Reid State Technical College. The event, held Tuesday, May 20, at the Evergreen campus, began with tours and a ribbon cutting for Building 100, the college’s core academic building, and Building 200, which houses Nursing and Health Sciences. The revitalized Student Center, originally built by students in the…