Category: Community

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…

From left, Luke Bell, boat captain Robbie Stanley, Robert Stanley By JOSH FRYENews Sports Writer Two Escambia Academy fishing team freshman anglers, Robert Stanley and Luke Bell, are bound for nationals after capping off their first season within the Alabama Bass Nation High School Tiger Division with a second-place finish for Angler of the Year at the state tournament and $1,000 in scholarship money at Lake Weiss in Leesburg, Ala.…

Members at their recent meeting, from left, seated, Yvonne Grissett Archie, Maxcine E. Fantroy, Alice Crook, Ana Casado-McKenzie; standing, Ruby N. White, Janis Millender, Joangelyn McNeil. By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Ladies of Gold is a new social community organization recently founded in Atmore.They plan to participate in and support community projects and have social activities for members.Their mission statement is “to make a positive impact on lives of people in…