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For March and April The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health. Ratings are ranked by score, low to high. FSE = Food Service Establishment March 2023 Hardee’s, Flomaton, 86, FSE Huxford SAIL (Senior) Center, Atmore, 92, limited food Jalisco Mexican Restaurant, Atmore, 93, FSE Chen’s Chinese Buffet , Atmore, 93, FSE Diamond Gasoline #23, Highway 21 N., Atmore, 96,…

The ECHS Symphonic Band The ECMS Advanced Band Hayley Canterbury conducts News Staff Report Seasoned musicians and those less seasoned took the stage Tuesday, April 25, for the Escambia County Middle School and Escambia County High School Spring Concert.This concert marked the debut of the ECMS Junior Jazz Band which performed “After Dark” under the direction of Michael Williams, conductor.The ECHS Blue Sound Jazz Band, under the direction of conductor…

Members of the Rachel Patterson National STEM Honor Society, from left, first row, Lela Gaines, Janell Frye, Fettler Harris, Arynn Pete, Lily-Kate O’Brien, Shabralei Hands, LaTia Wright, Melanie Williams and Saveion Johnson; second row, Treyson House, Carter Overstreet, Tamarian Webb, Brayleigh Staples, Aaliyah Pate’, Terry Allen, Ryla Crayton, Arlaysia Pete, Jah’Liyah Dawson, Kambrie Hudson and LaRoyia Turner; third row, Montez Riley, Ayden Lowe, Sylar Fularz and Lae’lyn Bogan From left,…

Howard Finney By DON FLETCHERNew Staff Writer Atmore police arrested a local woman who stabbed or sliced another person during a domestic incident and took into custody a local man who was on the lam from authorities in another state.Atmore Police Department Sgt. Darrell McMann said the domestic incident happened around 1:45 p.m. on April 23, when APD officers responded to a domestic violence report at a residence in the…

The Atmore Lions Club held their annual spaghetti supper Monday evening, April 24. More than 300 tickets were sold. The proceeds this year go to Pilots for Christ. Lion Renee Hardy coordinated the event. Lion Renee Hardy, left, and Patty Davis fill the plates. Lion Chuck Brooks stirs the pot