Atmore News

Auditions January 13 for GECA’s ‘Peter Rabbit’
A spokesman for Greater Escambia Council for the Arts announced Thursday that auditions for the local theater group’s upcoming presentation of “Peter Rabbit” will be held on Sunday, January 13. Tryouts will begin at 2 p.m. at the GECA theater, located at the corner of Trammell Street and West Nashville Avenue (US 31), between Gather and Bondurant Hardware. Anyone ages 6-18 is welcome to audition for a part in the…
Obituaries for the week of January 6,2019
Robert “R. L.” Morris    Mr. Robert “R.L.” Morris, age 83, of Orange Beach, Ala., passed away Friday, December 28, 2018. He was the son of John D. and Avie M. Morris of Bay Minette, Ala. He was a 1953 graduate of Baldwin County High School and a 1957 graduate of Auburn University where he earned a degree in Forestry. While at Auburn, he was a member of the Sigma Pi…
Cost of hospital services to be posted online
News Staff Report A new federal law that goes into effect January 1 will require hospitals to post prices for most procedures on their websites. Atmore Community Hospital Administrator Doug Tanner was out of town on December 31 and unavailable for comment. A hospital spokesman said no discussion has been held related to when the local facility’s pricing site would be available to the public, but that it would “probably…
Food scores released
The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health for November. Ratings are ranked by score, low to high. FSE = Food Service Establishment Chen’s Chinese Buffet, Atmore, 80, food service establishment Pic N Save #618 – Deli, 2135 Douglas Ave., Brewton, 85, food service establishment Acapulco Mexican Restaurant, Atmore, 88, food service establishment Mark’s, Brewton, 89, food service establishment Country…