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Principal Barlow presents check to Isaac Manzano Latabitha Burt receives her check from Principal Barlow Ariyana Young Tayshawn James receives his check from Principal Barlow By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Four Escambia County Middle School students have a little more pride in themselves and a lot more cash in their pockets.Each of the four received a certificate of achievement for his or her work, and the foursome shared a total…

News Staff Report One of casualties of 2020 was the in-person Distinguished Young Women program in Escambia County. Coordinator Suzanne Barnett and her team tried to make last year’s program as normal as possible, but that was difficult since the contestants couldn’t be together and everything was done remotely.This year however, Barnett hopes DYW is one of the things getting back to normal.“After a lot of praying and planning and…

By MARY LEIGH OLIVER Special to Atmore News AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – After enjoying a hot cup of joe in the morning, what can be done with all of the used coffee grounds? Throwing them away just creates extra waste to dispose of later. Instead of aiming for the trashcan, shoot straight for the garden instead. There are several creative ways to reuse coffee grounds in the garden. Usage Bethany…

By DUSTIN DUNCAN Special to Atmore News AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – “You are what you eat,” or so the saying goes. The food used to fuel the body has a significant impact on the amount of energy a person has throughout the day. While it’s true that people need food to convert to energy to complete day-to-day tasks, the amount of energy can vary depending on an individual’s eating and…

The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health for June. Ratings are ranked by score, low to high.FSE = Food Service EstablishmentHuddle House #278, Brewton, 82, FSEDISHA, LLC 4, Atmore, 86, FSEChen’s Chinese Buffet, Atmore, 91, FSEPizza Hut #2074, Atmore, 94, FSEDiamond #21, 4095 Jack Springs Road, Atmore, 94, limited foodExpress Mart #6, 325 N. Main Street, Atmore, 94, limited…