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Special to Atmore News If you could protect your child from cancer with just a vaccine, would you? The HPV vaccine protects against six types of cancer. The vaccine will be available at Escambia County schools on March 17 for students in fifth through 12th grades. Note to parents: Be sure to turn in your consent form to the school by Tuesday, March 17. Did you know that 8 out…

In observance of Leap Day, February 29, the Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce suggested taking part in Leap of Kindness Day and do something kind for someone else. The folks at Swift Supply in Atmore did just that. Swift Manager Joanie Ardis presented a check to Pilots for Christ Thursday, March 5. The donation was given in memory of longtime Swift employee Clifton Mims, who lost his battle with cancer…

Special to Atmore News The American Red Cross strongly urges healthy, eligible individuals who are feeling well to give blood or platelets to help maintain a sufficient blood supply and prevent shortages as concerns about the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, rise in the U.S. Cold and flu season has already impacted the nation’s ability to maintain its blood supply. As the number of coronavirus cases grows in…

The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health for February. Ratings are ranked by score, low to high. FSE = Food Service Establishment The Whistle Stop Family Buffet, Atmore, 83, FSE Church’s Chicken, Flomaton, 84, FSE Circle K #2721565, N. Main St., Atmore, 86, limited food Circle K #2721573, W. Nashville Ave., Atmore, 86, FSE Church’s Chicken, Brewton, 87, FSE…